Backup light on Lincoln Versaille

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none - 24 Aug 2004 01:48 GMT

I have just recently bought an old Lincoln Versaille (1979) to restore. I
am having a problem with the backup light. There is no power at the bulb's
socket. Is the backup switch locates on the transmission? If it is, can it
be repaired?

Thx,

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Backyard Mechanic - 24 Aug 2004 05:56 GMT

> I have just recently bought an old Lincoln Versaille (1979) to restore.
> I am having a problem with the backup light. There is no power at the
> bulb's socket. Is the backup switch locates on the transmission? If it
> is, can it be repaired?

In early models, it was on the shift lever, where the linkage connects. ...

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max-income@comcast.net - 24 Aug 2004 13:39 GMT

> I have just recently bought an old Lincoln Versaille (1979) to restore. I
> am having a problem with the backup light. There is no power at the
> bulb's
> socket. Is the backup switch locates on the transmission? If it is, can
> it
> be repaired?

-- My old 74-79 Motor Repair manual says:
if you have a floor shift (or console) the neutral safety switch is on the
tranny. It sits behind the linkage. Loosen the nut and try adjusting it.
If you have a column shift "The neutral safety switch has been eliminated
and is replaced by a series of steps designed into the steering column
selector lever hub casting."

Most Fords of the sixties and seventies had the backup light switch in the
neutral safety switch if memory serves me correctly. I couldn't find a
reference for the backup light switch, just the neutral safety. Hope this
helps.

Every day is a good day- it's just that some are better than others.

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none - 25 Aug 2004 01:59 GMT

Thanks for the info. I will try to open the steering column this weekend to
have a look at it.

> > I have just recently bought an old Lincoln Versaille (1979) to restore. I
> > am having a problem with the backup light. There is no power at the
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>
> Every day is a good day- it's just that some are better than others.

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