I've had my 98 5.2 for about 3 yrs now, absolutely love it. But about six months ago the backup light started acting up, I had to put upwards pressure on the gearshift in order to keep it on, but in recent weeks it won't turn on at all. Any ideas?

 

check the bulbs, and the fuse, and there is a switch somewhere for the reverse lights, but im not sure where it is on your truck

 

The switch is on the transmission and it needs to be replaced.

 

IN the trans or ON the trans? Something that has to be done by a liscensed mechanic do you think? I'm decent with a wrench and kind of pressed for $$$ so all advice is really appreciated

 

It's on your trans. It should be on the drivers side toward the linkage and I should be the Neutral/Park Switch. About $10 at your favorite store. Be ready to catch some trany fluid!

 

Awesome thankyou, I will get it omw home today and install it tomorrow

 

Please update?

 

LOL!!! It's only been 8 hrs as of your post, hydra! Give DD a chance to getthe part! Now, did you do it yet, DD????????

 

Nah,,, decided to get my DRINK on last night, I still have to go get the part, after coffee......and maybe some crack...LOL

 

I was asking to keep us updated?