2007-07-24 16:50:21 · 5 answers · asked by ford_probe_04 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Pontiac
If this only happens when you put the car into reverse, it shows that the problem is in the circuit that runs the reverse (backup) lights. The first thing to look for is a worn wire, that is allowing the short circuit. If nothing is evident, try removing the backup light bubs, to see if one of them could be bad. Look closely at the bulb sockets, for signs of problems or electrical arcing.If the fuse blows with the bulbs out, then you know that it is either in the wiring harness or the backup light switch, usually located on the transmission!
Good luck!
2007-07-25 08:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
more than likely you have a chaffed wire touching your turn signal wiring. Remove reverse light bulbs and see if it pops a fuse if it does start tracing your power lead back cause you just eliminated the ground of it.
2007-07-27 23:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by miiiikeee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, but I'm just trying to be more clear - you have a short to ground in the wiring going to your backup lights. You'll need to find it.
2007-07-25 01:14:51 · answer #3 · answered by Firebird 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most likely back-up lights - located on rear bumper or near license plate bad. usually clear plastic lens held on with two screws. wires probably messed up.
2007-07-25 01:14:46 · answer #4 · answered by jeeps 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check fort shorts in the reverse module circuit
2007-07-25 00:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by Mike H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋