T5 Transmission and Reverse Lights - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

scoot_mcgrute · 05-01-2018, 07:19 PM

Hey guys, working on getting my reverse lights working on my 66 and am in need of some help. I have a T5 transmission and I re-routed the factory reverse light wire to the switch on the transmission and then back to the lights. I thought it may be a switch but a new switch has netted the same results. I tried grounding a light directly to the frame last night but still didn't get anything to come on.

Anyone have any insight on how to get the reverse lights working with a T5 transmission?

scoot_mcgrute · 05-01-2018, 07:22 PM

I should add that the reverse lights are new from LMC and the truck originally had a 3 on the tree.

**mongocanfly** · 05-01-2018, 07:43 PM

last time I had mine not work it was the harness side plug that was bad....if you can check it there see if its working..

akqj9 · 05-03-2018, 03:00 PM

I bought aftermarket lights for my 64 and the socket is junk. I have to wiggle the bulb to come on and had to wedge a piece of wire in to get contact. I ran mine from the battery and not through the ignition so I need to remember not to leave the car in reverse when I park it.

**Larry64** · 05-03-2018, 08:07 PM

Make sure they are grounded well. That was my problem T5 reverse lights not working.

Ken Cook · 05-06-2018, 09:01 AM

Do you have voltage at the taillights or the switch?
Are the new lights LED? If so they may be connected backwards.

05-01-2018, 07:19 PM	#1
scoot_mcgrute Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tigard, Or Posts: 503	T5 Transmission and Reverse Lights Hey guys, working on getting my reverse lights working on my 66 and am in need of some help. I have a T5 transmission and I re-routed the factory reverse light wire to the switch on the transmission and then back to the lights. I thought it may be a switch but a new switch has netted the same results. I tried grounding a light directly to the frame last night but still didn't get anything to come on. Anyone have any insight on how to get the reverse lights working with a T5 transmission? __________________ 1966 Army Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691778

05-01-2018, 07:22 PM	#2
scoot_mcgrute Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tigard, Or Posts: 503	Re: T5 Transmission and Reverse Lights I should add that the reverse lights are new from LMC and the truck originally had a 3 on the tree. __________________ 1966 Army Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691778

05-01-2018, 07:43 PM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,587	Re: T5 Transmission and Reverse Lights last time I had mine not work it was the harness side plug that was bad....if you can check it there see if its working.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

05-03-2018, 03:00 PM	#4
akqj9 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 99	Re: T5 Transmission and Reverse Lights I bought aftermarket lights for my 64 and the socket is junk. I have to wiggle the bulb to come on and had to wedge a piece of wire in to get contact. I ran mine from the battery and not through the ignition so I need to remember not to leave the car in reverse when I park it.

05-03-2018, 08:07 PM	#5
Larry64 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lewisburg, TN Posts: 315	Re: T5 Transmission and Reverse Lights Make sure they are grounded well. That was my problem T5 reverse lights not working. __________________ Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly Larry

05-06-2018, 09:01 AM	#6
Ken Cook Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ragley, La. Posts: 137	Re: T5 Transmission and Reverse Lights Do you have voltage at the taillights or the switch? Are the new lights LED? If so they may be connected backwards.



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