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playr101 · 02-05-2010, 06:39 PM

I was driving home tonight and a buddy pulled up beside me and told me my white reverse lights were on. He used to be a cop, and said any white lights on the rear (besides while reversing and license plate) are illegal. I got home and set it in neutral and looked myself and they were on. I had my wife watch as i shifted into and out of reverse, and there was not difference in the light, it stayed on full blast the whole time. I am assuming this is not how they are supposed to work?
Is there a wiring problem?
On a side note, I have not seen my fog lights (DRL as I have the RS package) come on. I am thinking there is a wiring problem.
Has anyone else had this problem?

-playr101

GeorgeM · 02-05-2010, 09:05 PM

I have not had this problem nor has anyone I know had this problem with their lights.

Take it to your dealer, obviously it's a warranty issue.

GeorgeM

HondaPowered · 02-05-2010, 09:09 PM

probably just wiring

tjmac49 · 02-05-2010, 09:59 PM

Please post what the dealer discovers with your lights. Good Luck.

playr101 · 02-06-2010, 12:09 PM

Will do.

-playr101

camaro5 · 02-07-2010, 12:13 AM

Reverse switch is defective or disconnected.

playr101 · 02-08-2010, 01:23 PM

Took it in today. Dealer ordered a new Backup Switch and ECM (# 89059441 and 12633238).

FYI

-playr101

thiggin2 · 02-08-2010, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by playr101

Took it in today. Dealer ordered a new Backup Switch and ECM (# 89059441 and 12633238).

FYI

-playr101

Why did they order the ECM

?? The backup lamps are controlled by the BCM.

Edit: Nevermind. I just remembered that the signal goes through the TCM first (the TCM is part of the ECM)

playr101 · 03-25-2010, 07:37 AM

Well, its been 6 weeks or so.. and no contact from the dealer. I called yesterday to see what the hold up was, and the dealer was still waiting on one of the parts (ECM). Then they called me back last night and said I needed to bring in my car so they can answer some questions (guessing to check for mods and the ECM for a tune). In the process of this 6 week wait, i took my car to another dealer who also told me I needed a new ECM. They were ready to fill out the GM questionnaire and asked me if I had any mods. I told them only catback and springs. I then let them know I had an open order w/ another dealer. They told me that it would be better if I didn't open another order w/ them.
Now I find out the first dealer is only now asking me to bring in the car so they can fill out this "questionnaire". I am not liking this dealer. I hope they do not give me any warranty bullshit because of the cat back/springs!
So I guess I have to wait a little longer for the new ECM so that I may drive with out reverse lights on! Will keep this updated.

-playr101

thiggin2 · 03-25-2010, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by playr101

Well, its been 6 weeks or so.. and no contact from the dealer. I called yesterday to see what the hold up was, and the dealer was still waiting on one of the parts (ECM). Then they called me back last night and said I needed to bring in my car so they can answer some questions (guessing to check for mods and the ECM for a tune). In the process of this 6 week wait, i took my car to another dealer who also told me I needed a new ECM. They were ready to fill out the GM questionnaire and asked me if I had any mods. I told them only catback and springs. I then let them know I had an open order w/ another dealer. They told me that it would be better if I didn't open another order w/ them.
Now I find out the first dealer is only now asking me to bring in the car so they can fill out this "questionnaire". I am not liking this dealer. I hope they do not give me any warranty bullshit because of the cat back/springs!
So I guess I have to wait a little longer for the new ECM so that I may drive with out reverse lights on! Will keep this updated.

-playr101

The ECM is on a "restriction" from Bosch. More then likely they need the numbers off the lable that is on the ECM. I know this because I had to go through this with them a few weeks ago on a Camaro I was working on.

HeavyD · 03-25-2010, 09:53 AM

If it is still doing, try to disconnect the battery for 10 mins to allow the ECM and BCM to reset and do a cold boot.

playr101 · 03-26-2010, 12:35 PM

took it in.. and they went through the diagnosis to order the ECM. I guess during the process they replaced the reverse switch and all is fixed. no need for a new ECM.

-playr101

6spdLs3 · 07-08-2011, 10:13 PM

Im having this exact problem with my 2011 SS. Reverse lights start flickering on/off after 15-20 min of driving. Brought it to the dealer and they replaced the back up switch, got home and the reverse lights are on again, no flickering though.

playr101 · 07-08-2011, 10:26 PM

Mine never flickered, just stayed on. Replacing the backup switch fixed the problem. Since you have a new one of those, I am not sure.

-playr101

02-05-2010, 06:39 PM	#1
playr101 Drives: None Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Missing Posts: 66	Reverse lights always on I was driving home tonight and a buddy pulled up beside me and told me my white reverse lights were on. He used to be a cop, and said any white lights on the rear (besides while reversing and license plate) are illegal. I got home and set it in neutral and looked myself and they were on. I had my wife watch as i shifted into and out of reverse, and there was not difference in the light, it stayed on full blast the whole time. I am assuming this is not how they are supposed to work? Is there a wiring problem? On a side note, I have not seen my fog lights (DRL as I have the RS package) come on. I am thinking there is a wiring problem. Has anyone else had this problem? -playr101

02-05-2010, 09:05 PM	#2
GeorgeM Drives: 2016 2SS, Yellowjacket, A8 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 133	Reverse Lights I have not had this problem nor has anyone I know had this problem with their lights. Take it to your dealer, obviously it's a warranty issue. GeorgeM

02-05-2010, 09:09 PM	#3
HondaPowered Drives: '09 Honda Civic LX Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 562	probably just wiring __________________ Saving up for a camaro. Dream camaro is either a 1/2SS with RS, black with red stripes, or red with white stripes. No rice with my order.

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02-05-2010, 09:59 PM	#4
tjmac49 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS, IBM, L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 365	Please post what the dealer discovers with your lights. Good Luck.

02-06-2010, 12:09 PM	#5
playr101 Drives: None Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Missing Posts: 66	Will do. -playr101

02-07-2010, 12:13 AM	#6
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	Reverse switch is defective or disconnected.

02-08-2010, 01:23 PM	#7
playr101 Drives: None Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Missing Posts: 66	Took it in today. Dealer ordered a new Backup Switch and ECM (# 89059441 and 12633238). FYI -playr101

03-25-2010, 07:37 AM	#9
playr101 Drives: None Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Missing Posts: 66	Well, its been 6 weeks or so.. and no contact from the dealer. I called yesterday to see what the hold up was, and the dealer was still waiting on one of the parts (ECM). Then they called me back last night and said I needed to bring in my car so they can answer some questions (guessing to check for mods and the ECM for a tune). In the process of this 6 week wait, i took my car to another dealer who also told me I needed a new ECM. They were ready to fill out the GM questionnaire and asked me if I had any mods. I told them only catback and springs. I then let them know I had an open order w/ another dealer. They told me that it would be better if I didn't open another order w/ them. Now I find out the first dealer is only now asking me to bring in the car so they can fill out this "questionnaire". I am not liking this dealer. I hope they do not give me any warranty bullshit because of the cat back/springs! So I guess I have to wait a little longer for the new ECM so that I may drive with out reverse lights on! Will keep this updated. -playr101

03-25-2010, 09:53 AM	#11
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	If it is still doing, try to disconnect the battery for 10 mins to allow the ECM and BCM to reset and do a cold boot.

03-26-2010, 12:35 PM	#12
playr101 Drives: None Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Missing Posts: 66	took it in.. and they went through the diagnosis to order the ECM. I guess during the process they replaced the reverse switch and all is fixed. no need for a new ECM. -playr101

07-08-2011, 10:13 PM	#13
6spdLs3 Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 57	Im having this exact problem with my 2011 SS. Reverse lights start flickering on/off after 15-20 min of driving. Brought it to the dealer and they replaced the back up switch, got home and the reverse lights are on again, no flickering though.

07-08-2011, 10:26 PM	#14
playr101 Drives: None Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Missing Posts: 66	Mine never flickered, just stayed on. Replacing the backup switch fixed the problem. Since you have a new one of those, I am not sure. -playr101