I have a 1998 ram 1500 5.2 with a 5 speed manual transmission. I’m working on the reverse lights and they only come on if I hold the shifter in place. If I simply shift it into reverse and turn the shifter loose the lights go out. I have to hold the shifter to the right to get the lights to stay on. I’ve replaced the switch twice and I get the same results. Is the shifter bad?

 

Is the switch adjustable????

 

no it just screws into the trans case.

 

Maybe something worn on the shifter, that is supposed to push the switch then.