You have 1995 dodge stratus but reverse lights don't work?

1. What causes reverse lights not to work?
2. What makes reverse lights come on?
3. How do I check reverse lights by myself?
4. Where is the reverse light fuse?
5. How much does it cost to fix reverse lights?
6. Can you drive without reverse lights?
7. Do both reverse lights need to work?
8. Does the neutral safety switch control the reverse lights?
9. When I press my brakes my reverse lights come on?
10. How do you tell if a tail light bulb is burnt out?
11. Why are both my brake lights not working?

What causes reverse lights not to work?

One of the most common problems is a blown bulb. ... If there is any corrosion, clean it up with wet-or-dry paper then refit the bulb and retest. If the bulb still fails to light, the fuse may have blown. You should also suspect a blown fuse if two reversing lights go together.

What makes reverse lights come on?

This is a switch that is connected to the gear selector mechanism. When you shift into reverse, the switch completes the electrical circuit and turns on your reverse lights. Reverse lights are an important safety feature of your vehicle because they inform cars and people around you that you are going to backup.

How do I check reverse lights by myself?

To test your tail lights, turn the ignition key to the "ON" position, the spot where all of the dash lights and the radio come on, but before you actually start the car. Now put the transmission in reverse and engage the parking brake.

Where is the reverse light fuse?

The reverse light fuse (called "backup light" in the manual) is actually fused via the IG1 circuit. It's located in the under steering wheel dash fuse box. It's 10 amp mini blade and is the middle top location.

How much does it cost to fix reverse lights?

Reverse light bulbs are one of the least frequently employed lights on your car and often last much longer than other bulbs, even to 150,000km and beyond before requiring replacement. It's an inexpensive task, usually costing around $15 to $55 to replace, although some speciality models can be costlier.

Can you drive without reverse lights?

Alerts pedestrians and other drivers, and gives enough (sometimes better) illumination to see what's behind you. There is no legal requirement to have a reversing light.

Do both reverse lights need to work?

By law a reversing light is classed as an optional light and not an obligatory light, therefore there is no requirment to have oner at all.

Does the neutral safety switch control the reverse lights?

Some vehicles use a combination backup/neutral safety switch. ... When the gear selector is moved to reverse, power flows through the switch to the light green feed wire on the output side of the switch. This is what makes the lights at the rear of the car work when you're backing up.

When I press my brakes my reverse lights come on?

A: There's a bad ground somewhere near the tail lights, causing the brake lights to source their ground through the backup lights. Check ground point Ba1, which is in the trunk.

How do you tell if a tail light bulb is burnt out?

As noted above, once per week, take a few minutes during your day or evening to check if all brake lights are working. If the parking lights work (meaning the rear lights that turn on when the headlights are active), but when pressing the brake light the light does not work, have the tail lamp bulb replaced.

Why are both my brake lights not working?

If your brake lights aren't working, fix them immediately for safety's sake. ... If one or more of your brake lights isn't working properly, it could mean one of three things: The brake light system fuse is blown, the brake light bulbs are burned out or the brake light wiring switch is broken.