The lights don't come on when engaging reverse gear. They haven't for a long time actually, I'm just getting around to fixing it now.

Anyway, I read a previous post about jiggling it around a bit, but that it didn't change anything. So, I need to replace the sensor. Any tips on the process? I figure you just need to screw out the present sensor and put in a new one. Any gotchas along the way?

juan

Alright, I'm not the only one who needs to do this. I even have the sensor in the garage... somewhere. Should be a simple afair of unscrewing the old and screwing in the new, should be no problem with fluid since it's on top of the trans.



15.9 @ 86.7mph
97 Eclipse RS

Injen CAI, 55mm TB, P&P Intake, Crower Stage 2 Cams, Hooker Header, GS-T Muffler, AFX UDP, Crane Ign Amp, S-AFC

I'm there with you guys. Mine hasn't worked in 3 or 4 months. It's pretty easy to do. No little things to look out for. Straight forward.

Im in the same boat need to replace mine but it is $58.00 anyone have any extra's

Use a 22mm deep socket. A long extension and a pivot head attachment helps.

Thank you drive through.

damn, ever since my rebuild and tear apart of my tranny mine hasn't worked either.
atleast i'm not the only one

$58... don't remember it being that high. Call up Bob Kise/Forum Dodge: (810) 714-3300. He gives a 2GNT discount and has outstanding prices on Diamler Chrysler parts.



15.9 @ 86.7mph
97 Eclipse RS

Injen CAI, 55mm TB, P&P Intake, Crower Stage 2 Cams, Hooker Header, GS-T Muffler, AFX UDP, Crane Ign Amp, S-AFC

is this actually on the tranny itself? Im asking because im about to do the swap and need everything tog et going. I have everything but the actual transmission.

yeah, the reverse light switch is on the trans itself. It is almost directly under the wiring harness that clips to the ECU.

I just picked up the sensor from the local DC dealer for $32.08. The guy at the parts counter just shook his head when I told him what the Mitsu shop wanted.

juan

I expect that switch to be between $15 and $20 if you were to call Bob Kise at Forum Dodge.



15.9 @ 86.7mph
97 Eclipse RS

Injen CAI, 55mm TB, P&P Intake, Crower Stage 2 Cams, Hooker Header, GS-T Muffler, AFX UDP, Crane Ign Amp, S-AFC

ok thanks Dino. Uhm, mind if I ask what kind of bolts hoold the tranny in. Im sure they are metric, so can I go buy some or you guys recommend going to satan to buy the oem ones from them?

Get the OEM ones.Better yet, use the ones from your A/T. They are the same. Don't just hit up a hardware store for these, as you need the strength rating that the dealership bolts have.
Don't skimp here.
Use an O2 sensor socket for the reverse light sensor, by the way, in case you don't happen to have a 22MM deep socket kicking around. You might have an O2 sensor socket, and it is more helpful if you need to go buy a socket.
-=B-=

thanks bill :thumbsup ill be talking to you some more later tonight via im. points for ya man.

I was able to take out the reverse switch with a 22mm box wrench but only had the room to do so because of a CAI. It is made of "brass" and is soft so I wouldnt recomend using plyers. Anyway I played with the ball berring end by pushing it up and sprayed carb cleaner into it then rubbed it on a rag, just like a ball point pen, until it left no marks. Put the thing back in and what do ya know I have backup lights again. I tested it about 5 times and it's still working so we'll see how long it lasts... :thumbsup

i was thinking of cleaning the switch too, but i'm too lazy to take it off the car. maybe a tomorrow thing, but i'm gonna have to buy yet another socket (but that doesn't bother me, the more the merrier)

i did what the guy above me did (but brake parts cleaner), and guess what? i saved myself the trip to satan, and around 30-40. all i spent was $8.00 for a 22mm deep well socket, rubbed it on rags and stuff and whallah, it workee again.

cool, i gotta do that now too :x this seems to be a common problem