Why would the reverse lights not work on your 2004 rodeo?

1. What would cause reverse lights to stop working?
2. Where is the reverse light fuse?
3. How much does it cost to fix reverse lights?
4. Is it illegal to have no reverse lights?
5. How do I check reverse lights by myself?
6. Does the neutral safety switch control the reverse lights?
7. What is reverse lamp malfunction?
8. Do both reverse lights need to work?
9. What is a reverse light switch?
10. What color is reverse wire?
11. What is a reverse trigger wire?

What would cause reverse lights to stop working?

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.

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.

Is it illegal to have no 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.

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.

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.

What is reverse lamp malfunction?

It's nothing to worry about. Close the trunk a few times and see if the error goes away. If it does, then you most likely have a loose connection, or one of the the bulbs isn't seating properly. The error will probably reappear intermittently when you close the trunk, so this isn't a fix.

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.

What is a reverse light switch?

The reverse light switch is a mechanical device used to control operation of the vehicle reverse lights. The switch is designed to complete the circuit when reverse gear is selected allowing reverse light operation (manual transmission only).

What color is reverse wire?

What color is a Reverse light? The reverse or backup light is usually white, which is mandatory in every part of the world. The wisdom behind this color might lie in the fact that it is easier to distinguish it from other components of the tail light.

What is a reverse trigger wire?

The reverse trigger wire is providing a signal to your head unit to indicate that the vehicle has been shifted into reverse. In the previous section, we made this connection to the back of the vehicle's head unit. We must now connect the wire to the proper signal on the vehicle's wiring harness.