02-05-2010, 06:39 PM | #1 |
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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 |
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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 |
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probably just wiring
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02-05-2010, 09:59 PM | #4 |
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Please post what the dealer discovers with your lights. Good Luck.
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02-06-2010, 12:09 PM | #5 |
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Will do.
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02-07-2010, 12:13 AM | #6 |
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Reverse switch is defective or disconnected.
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02-08-2010, 01:23 PM | #7 |
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Took it in today. Dealer ordered a new Backup Switch and ECM (# 89059441 and 12633238).
FYI -playr101 |
02-08-2010, 04:58 PM | #8 | |
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Edit: Nevermind. I just remembered that the signal goes through the TCM first (the TCM is part of the ECM) |
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03-25-2010, 07:37 AM | #9 |
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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, 09:29 AM | #10 | |
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03-25-2010, 09:53 AM | #11 |
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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.
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03-26-2010, 12:35 PM | #12 |
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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.
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07-08-2011, 10:13 PM | #13 |
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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.
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07-08-2011, 10:26 PM | #14 |
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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.
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