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    #1

    backup lights do not work

    car: 1965 thunderbird coupe

    issue: backup lights do not operate

    discussion:

    new to this forum! Have a 1965 t-bird..where is the backup light switch located??..where can this item be purchased?

    interestingly- the shift indicator does not illuminate with
    headlights on..wonder if these issues r related???


    thanx.............
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    • jopizz
      Super-Experienced


      • Nov 23 2009
      • 8345
      #2
      The backup lights are controlled by the neutral switch on the steering column under the dash. I would check the fuse first. It doesn't have anything to do with the shift indicator light.

      John
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        • Guest
          #3
          does this mean the neutral s switch has to be replaced?

          fuse is ok

          can i get a wiring or parts diagram somewhere to show this part?

          tx

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            • simplyconnected
              Administrator
              • May 26 2009
              • 8787
              #4
              Ed, do you have a, '1965 Thunderbird Shop Manual'? That is the first thing on the list of 'most important restorer aids'. These manuals are available at all the parts vendors and on eBay.

              We have electrical schematics but they don't really show you where the switch is located. They tell wire colors and how devices are wired.

              CLICK HERE for the RH side of the page, and

              CLICK HERE for the LH side.
              (The Neutral Safety Switch is on the RH side.)

              Copy these to your hard drive then print them out, paste the two halves together and laminate them.

              You leave too many unanswered questions. Without feedback from you, this turns into a guessing game for us.
              Are both light bulbs good?
              Do you have solid grounds at the lamp holders?
              Did you try shaking the gear shift up/dn and watch for a flicker at the bulbs? ...you see this could go on forever...

              Give us a lot more info about what you have checked and what you have found. We can help you from there. BTW, I have never seen a neutral switch go bad. I HAVE seen T-birds that do not have the backup light option (I'm not saying yours doesn't). - Dave
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                • LuckyJay
                  • Jan 4 2007
                  • 234
                  #5
                  Not sure if this is relevant, the older Birds had to have the Headlights on to get the Backup lights to work (after all you only need backup lights in the dark, right?). Not so with the cars of today.

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                    • Joe Johnston
                      Super-Experienced
                      • Dec 23 2008
                      • 720
                      #6
                      Originally posted by LuckyJay
                      Not sure if this is relevant, the older Birds had to have the Headlights on to get the Backup lights to work (after all you only need backup lights in the dark, right?). Not so with the cars of today.
                      My 57 was this way, anyone know when Ford changed to make the back up lights work all the time?

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