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reverse lights not working

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i know this is probably a dumb question but i might as well ask it. i have an 02 SE-R and my reverse lights dont work. i dont think they have ever worked since i bought my car used about a year and a half ago. i just never thought it was that big of a deal but i would like them to work. any ideas of what could be wrong? and yeah the bulbs are good haha.
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It could be a fuse or the reverse switch on the transmission (less likely).
simonsez3989 said:
i know this is probably a dumb question but i might as well ask it. i have an 02SE-R and my reverse lights dont work. i dont think they have ever worked since i bought my car used about a year and a half ago. i just never thought it was that big of a deal but i would like them to work. any ideas of what could be wrong? and yeah the bulbs are good haha.

I dont know how it happened but yes i have the same issue. And dumb mechs at Nissan cant seem to figure it out, if they do it will prolly cost me $500.

Anyway I just bought some led wedge bulbs to replace them. IT works, it has something to do with the electrical of the reverse lights, because a lower voltage LED bulb(s) seem to work just fine. i think the original size is 92 bulbs but you can fit a 194 wedge bulb in there. Go to superbrightleds.com they have a good deal there. one of the brightest LEDs too for cheaper.

the older LEDs i have on mine are still there but not as bright as the new 1s they sell.

other than that i never bothered figuring it out...:( just happy with those LEDS :D
cburwell said:
reverse switch on the transmission (less likely).
im thinking this, or bad relay pack...
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what do you mean reverse switch on the transmission?
thats where the relay plays into part, when u hit reverse, the voltage triggers through a relay to the reverse light
so i should check my relays?
Sorry to revive this old thread but i do have the same issue.

My reverse lights don't work and my CC wont engage.

So which one is the fuse and the relay for it. I do know where the switch is on top of then tranny.

Thanks for the help guys
Btw mine is a 2003 ser spec v.
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