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Reverse lights

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Sanddragon, Oct 30, 2009.

  1. Sanddragon

    Sanddragon New Member

    I'm looking for a seller's link for a part for my reverse lights. It's the connector piece that plugs into the tranny to activate the lights when in reverse. I know this post isn't very technical, but I can't even find the part NAME online, let alone the part itself.

    My jeep is a 1975 CJ5 and has the detached backup lights.

    Appreciate any help.
     
    Sanddragon, Oct 30, 2009
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  2. crash

    crash Member

    You talking about the electrical plug on the end of the wire or the switch? The thread-in switch is called a back-up light or reverse light switch. I got a replacement switch from Federated Auti Parts.
     
    crash, Oct 30, 2009
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  3. nwedgar

    nwedgar Now with TBI!

    nwedgar, Oct 30, 2009
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  4. armydan01

    armydan01 Member

    now where would i find the connector to that switch? Or do i just wire into each post?
     
    armydan01, Nov 2, 2009
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  5. nwedgar

    nwedgar Now with TBI!

    The advice I've read is to just wire into each post. I believe the receiver for the blade type connector will work.
     
    nwedgar, Nov 3, 2009
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  6. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    There's been some discussion about the connector in the past. It may or may not be available - check the HELP pegs at your FLAPS or look through the online Dorman catalog.

    If it were mine, I'd solder the wires to the posts and use bullet connectors. The flat connector seems to be problematic.
     
    timgr, Nov 3, 2009
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  7. Filandras

    Filandras New Member

    Back-up light switch was about $15 with tax at Advance Auto Parts for me last year.
     
    Filandras, Nov 3, 2009
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