90 XJ Backup light switch - Adjust or replace?
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Re: 90 XJ Backup light switch - Adjust or replace?
The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
Dana
Port Kent, NY
"It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
"Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
news:Plcje.460$rr.58@fed1read01...
> How does New York know what position your transmission is in when you
> start it? What could you possibly do wrong with it bypassed?
>
> Ive had mine bypassed for several years with no second thought about any
> of it. I just start up every time. No more wiggling the shifter all day
> waiting for the starter to catch.
> KH
>
>
> "Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:40bje.2465$hp6.749@fe03.lga...
>> New York State DMV doesn't think much of that solution for a street
>> vehicle, or I would.
>>
>>
>> "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:LAAie.5005$DC2.3382@okepread01...
>>> Or do like me and just bypass it
>>> KH
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
Dana
Port Kent, NY
"It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
"Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
news:Plcje.460$rr.58@fed1read01...
> How does New York know what position your transmission is in when you
> start it? What could you possibly do wrong with it bypassed?
>
> Ive had mine bypassed for several years with no second thought about any
> of it. I just start up every time. No more wiggling the shifter all day
> waiting for the starter to catch.
> KH
>
>
> "Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:40bje.2465$hp6.749@fe03.lga...
>> New York State DMV doesn't think much of that solution for a street
>> vehicle, or I would.
>>
>>
>> "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:LAAie.5005$DC2.3382@okepread01...
>>> Or do like me and just bypass it
>>> KH
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
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Re: 90 XJ Backup light switch - Adjust or replace?
The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
Dana
Port Kent, NY
"It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
"Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
news:Plcje.460$rr.58@fed1read01...
> How does New York know what position your transmission is in when you
> start it? What could you possibly do wrong with it bypassed?
>
> Ive had mine bypassed for several years with no second thought about any
> of it. I just start up every time. No more wiggling the shifter all day
> waiting for the starter to catch.
> KH
>
>
> "Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:40bje.2465$hp6.749@fe03.lga...
>> New York State DMV doesn't think much of that solution for a street
>> vehicle, or I would.
>>
>>
>> "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:LAAie.5005$DC2.3382@okepread01...
>>> Or do like me and just bypass it
>>> KH
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
Dana
Port Kent, NY
"It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
"Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
news:Plcje.460$rr.58@fed1read01...
> How does New York know what position your transmission is in when you
> start it? What could you possibly do wrong with it bypassed?
>
> Ive had mine bypassed for several years with no second thought about any
> of it. I just start up every time. No more wiggling the shifter all day
> waiting for the starter to catch.
> KH
>
>
> "Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:40bje.2465$hp6.749@fe03.lga...
>> New York State DMV doesn't think much of that solution for a street
>> vehicle, or I would.
>>
>>
>> "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:LAAie.5005$DC2.3382@okepread01...
>>> Or do like me and just bypass it
>>> KH
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
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Re: 90 XJ Backup light switch - Adjust or replace?
The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
Dana
Port Kent, NY
"It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
"Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
news:Plcje.460$rr.58@fed1read01...
> How does New York know what position your transmission is in when you
> start it? What could you possibly do wrong with it bypassed?
>
> Ive had mine bypassed for several years with no second thought about any
> of it. I just start up every time. No more wiggling the shifter all day
> waiting for the starter to catch.
> KH
>
>
> "Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:40bje.2465$hp6.749@fe03.lga...
>> New York State DMV doesn't think much of that solution for a street
>> vehicle, or I would.
>>
>>
>> "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:LAAie.5005$DC2.3382@okepread01...
>>> Or do like me and just bypass it
>>> KH
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
Dana
Port Kent, NY
"It's in our country's interests to find those who would do harm to us and
get them out of harm's way." GW Bush -Washington, D.C., April 28, 2005
"Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
news:Plcje.460$rr.58@fed1read01...
> How does New York know what position your transmission is in when you
> start it? What could you possibly do wrong with it bypassed?
>
> Ive had mine bypassed for several years with no second thought about any
> of it. I just start up every time. No more wiggling the shifter all day
> waiting for the starter to catch.
> KH
>
>
> "Dana Rohleder" <boreal@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:40bje.2465$hp6.749@fe03.lga...
>> New York State DMV doesn't think much of that solution for a street
>> vehicle, or I would.
>>
>>
>> "Kevin in San Diego" <kevin_hedstrom@yahoospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:LAAie.5005$DC2.3382@okepread01...
>>> Or do like me and just bypass it
>>> KH
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
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Re: 90 XJ Backup light switch - Adjust or replace?
Hi Dana,
So you know the problem is in the switch, your choices are buy a
new one, or clean the contacts on the one you have, and Mike has already
provided that helpful site at:
http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dana Rohleder wrote:
>
> The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
> is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
> works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
> backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
>
> Dana
> Port Kent, NY
So you know the problem is in the switch, your choices are buy a
new one, or clean the contacts on the one you have, and Mike has already
provided that helpful site at:
http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dana Rohleder wrote:
>
> The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
> is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
> works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
> backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
>
> Dana
> Port Kent, NY
Guest
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Re: 90 XJ Backup light switch - Adjust or replace?
Hi Dana,
So you know the problem is in the switch, your choices are buy a
new one, or clean the contacts on the one you have, and Mike has already
provided that helpful site at:
http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dana Rohleder wrote:
>
> The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
> is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
> works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
> backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
>
> Dana
> Port Kent, NY
So you know the problem is in the switch, your choices are buy a
new one, or clean the contacts on the one you have, and Mike has already
provided that helpful site at:
http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dana Rohleder wrote:
>
> The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
> is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
> works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
> backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
>
> Dana
> Port Kent, NY
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 90 XJ Backup light switch - Adjust or replace?
Hi Dana,
So you know the problem is in the switch, your choices are buy a
new one, or clean the contacts on the one you have, and Mike has already
provided that helpful site at:
http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dana Rohleder wrote:
>
> The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
> is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
> works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
> backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
>
> Dana
> Port Kent, NY
So you know the problem is in the switch, your choices are buy a
new one, or clean the contacts on the one you have, and Mike has already
provided that helpful site at:
http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dana Rohleder wrote:
>
> The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
> is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
> works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
> backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
>
> Dana
> Port Kent, NY
Guest
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Re: 90 XJ Backup light switch - Adjust or replace?
Hi Dana,
So you know the problem is in the switch, your choices are buy a
new one, or clean the contacts on the one you have, and Mike has already
provided that helpful site at:
http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dana Rohleder wrote:
>
> The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
> is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
> works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
> backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
>
> Dana
> Port Kent, NY
So you know the problem is in the switch, your choices are buy a
new one, or clean the contacts on the one you have, and Mike has already
provided that helpful site at:
http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dana Rohleder wrote:
>
> The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
> is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
> works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
> backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
>
> Dana
> Port Kent, NY
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Re: 90 XJ Backup light switch - Adjust or replace?
Nope Bill, I don't see it that way at all.
I believe his 1990 shift linkage bushings are slightly worn so a very
slight adjustment on the switch is all he needs. Literally a 5 minute
fix.
His switch works fine, he just has to hold it slightly out of the
reverse détente up top for the tranny end to flick the switch all the
way.
I also think the bushing on the shift linkage at the bottom of the
steering column is the one sloppy. Just a wild assed guess. ;-)
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Hi Dana,
> So you know the problem is in the switch, your choices are buy a
> new one, or clean the contacts on the one you have, and Mike has already
> provided that helpful site at:
> http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dana Rohleder wrote:
> >
> > The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
> > is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
> > works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
> > backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
> >
> > Dana
> > Port Kent, NY
I believe his 1990 shift linkage bushings are slightly worn so a very
slight adjustment on the switch is all he needs. Literally a 5 minute
fix.
His switch works fine, he just has to hold it slightly out of the
reverse détente up top for the tranny end to flick the switch all the
way.
I also think the bushing on the shift linkage at the bottom of the
steering column is the one sloppy. Just a wild assed guess. ;-)
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Hi Dana,
> So you know the problem is in the switch, your choices are buy a
> new one, or clean the contacts on the one you have, and Mike has already
> provided that helpful site at:
> http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dana Rohleder wrote:
> >
> > The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
> > is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
> > works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
> > backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
> >
> > Dana
> > Port Kent, NY
Guest
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Re: 90 XJ Backup light switch - Adjust or replace?
Nope Bill, I don't see it that way at all.
I believe his 1990 shift linkage bushings are slightly worn so a very
slight adjustment on the switch is all he needs. Literally a 5 minute
fix.
His switch works fine, he just has to hold it slightly out of the
reverse détente up top for the tranny end to flick the switch all the
way.
I also think the bushing on the shift linkage at the bottom of the
steering column is the one sloppy. Just a wild assed guess. ;-)
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Hi Dana,
> So you know the problem is in the switch, your choices are buy a
> new one, or clean the contacts on the one you have, and Mike has already
> provided that helpful site at:
> http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dana Rohleder wrote:
> >
> > The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
> > is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
> > works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
> > backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
> >
> > Dana
> > Port Kent, NY
I believe his 1990 shift linkage bushings are slightly worn so a very
slight adjustment on the switch is all he needs. Literally a 5 minute
fix.
His switch works fine, he just has to hold it slightly out of the
reverse détente up top for the tranny end to flick the switch all the
way.
I also think the bushing on the shift linkage at the bottom of the
steering column is the one sloppy. Just a wild assed guess. ;-)
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Hi Dana,
> So you know the problem is in the switch, your choices are buy a
> new one, or clean the contacts on the one you have, and Mike has already
> provided that helpful site at:
> http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dana Rohleder wrote:
> >
> > The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
> > is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
> > works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
> > backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
> >
> > Dana
> > Port Kent, NY
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 90 XJ Backup light switch - Adjust or replace?
Nope Bill, I don't see it that way at all.
I believe his 1990 shift linkage bushings are slightly worn so a very
slight adjustment on the switch is all he needs. Literally a 5 minute
fix.
His switch works fine, he just has to hold it slightly out of the
reverse détente up top for the tranny end to flick the switch all the
way.
I also think the bushing on the shift linkage at the bottom of the
steering column is the one sloppy. Just a wild assed guess. ;-)
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Hi Dana,
> So you know the problem is in the switch, your choices are buy a
> new one, or clean the contacts on the one you have, and Mike has already
> provided that helpful site at:
> http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dana Rohleder wrote:
> >
> > The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
> > is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
> > works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
> > backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
> >
> > Dana
> > Port Kent, NY
I believe his 1990 shift linkage bushings are slightly worn so a very
slight adjustment on the switch is all he needs. Literally a 5 minute
fix.
His switch works fine, he just has to hold it slightly out of the
reverse détente up top for the tranny end to flick the switch all the
way.
I also think the bushing on the shift linkage at the bottom of the
steering column is the one sloppy. Just a wild assed guess. ;-)
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Hi Dana,
> So you know the problem is in the switch, your choices are buy a
> new one, or clean the contacts on the one you have, and Mike has already
> provided that helpful site at:
> http://www.dirtdevils.org/briantechtippage.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dana Rohleder wrote:
> >
> > The problem with my switch is that the backup lights don't come on when it
> > is in reverse, which is how the DMV checks it. The neutral safety portion
> > works as designed. Bypassing it or adding a manual switch may circumvent the
> > backup light issue, but if it doesn't satisfy the DMV, your SOL.
> >
> > Dana
> > Port Kent, NY
