The reverse lights are triggered by a sensor on the transmission, I
believe. I don't ever recall my cargo lights every lighting up with the
truck in reverse.
"Kevin \(MAGNUM S/T\ wrote:
> basically that's what I had hoped to get from the list.....where the heck
> is the activation switch for the backup lights. Parking lights and
> tailgate light turn on no prob...but I could swear when my Gen III is put
> in reverse, that the third brake light (2 white bulbs) are activated?
>
> --
> Kevin Hoegen
> 99 Solar Yellow MAGNUM S/T CC
> http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen
> Flowmaster 3-chamber Dual outlet
> Stillen RP w/Dual Hooker Euro tips
> Quick-D TB/K&N Intake
> 180 RS T-stat/Taylor wires/Autolite plugs
> Centerforce II clutch
> SpeedTweaks IAT adjuster...etc....etc
> (add your link to my site: http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen/links.html
> )
>
> ""kwreimer"" <kwreimer@email.msn.com> wrote in message
> news:002501c146de$32cd8ba0$4972103f@pavilion...
>> Did you check to see if there is power to the light bulb? if not then
> check
>> for power from the backup light switch, maybe it is located on
> transmission.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Kevin (MAGNUM S/T) Hoegen" <kevinhoegen@email.com>
>> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 6:37 PM
>> Subject: DML: backup light...grrr
>>
>>
>> > Well, I was backing up a couple of nights ago and it seemed as though
>> there
>> > was very little light showing in the back to light my way...at the time
> I
>> > thought it might be due to my taillight covers and "dodge" 3rd light
>> cover.
>> >
>> >
>> > Well.....it aint so. After removing my roof mat, there are a few holes
>> where
>> > the 3rd light is, so I can clearly see if the light comes on when I am
>> > driving at night...and it don't! Now..I suppose it is possible that a
> fuse
>> > blew???...but, I just had a new clutch put in...and I got the sneaky
>> > suspicion that the dealer forgot to make a connection. Is this
>> > possible?
>> >
>> > Where exactly is the switch that turn on the backup lights? Is it easy
> to
>> > reconnect if those bozos forgot to?
>> >
>> > Thanks all
>> >
>> > Note: for those who asked for feedback regarding the Centerforce II
>> > clutch....everything is working great. To be honest I can't tell any
>> > difference now btwn the feel of the old stock one and this new
> Centerforce
>> > II, but that could be simply that I have adjusted to the new feel.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Kevin Hoegen
>> > 99 Solar Yellow MAGNUM S/T CC
>> > http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen
>> > Flowmaster 3-chamber Dual outlet
>> > Stillen RP w/Dual Hooker Euro tips
>> > Quick-D TB/K&N Intake
>> > 180 RS T-stat/Taylor wires/Autolite plugs
>> > Centerforce II clutch
>> > SpeedTweaks IAT adjuster...etc....etc
>> > (add your link to my site:
>> http://webpages.charter.net/khoegen/links.html )
-- -andy andylevy@yahoo.com Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/ http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/ '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
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