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Hub · 09-23-2004

Sorry, that's me again...

My last electrical problem is the backup lights which are not working anymore...

I saw the help on the website but need your comments about the way to proceed (switch on the gear box)... is it so hard to fix?

Thanks again for your help and drawings or pics you could have on this.

Hub

8388 · 09-23-2004

You have to move the slave cylinder out of the way in order to get to it, only two nuts hold it in place. I had to cut up a 12 point socket and weld it unto a wrench, because you have to reach inward towards the tranny in order to get to the switch. I should start marketing this tool, since it makes the job a breeze, and there's literally thousands of these switches out there, that are about to fail.

Wayne · 09-24-2004

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Originally Posted by 8388

You have to move the slave cylinder out of the way in order to get to it, only two nuts hold it in place. I had to cut up a 12 point socket and weld it unto a wrench, because you have to reach inward towards the tranny in order to get to the switch. I should start marketing this tool, since it makes the job a breeze, and there's literally thousands of these switches out there, that are about to fail.

Please explain just how you made the tool so the rest of us can benefit from it. Unless you really are going to market it

Tom · 09-24-2004

The back-up light switch can be changed using common tools bought at sears. Buy a 12 point deep socket, cut it off so it is just long enough to reach the bottom of the hex on the switch. Buy a 3 piece socket cap set from sears (these are adapters that plug into the socket that let you turn the socket with a wrench). Put the socket cap into the socket, put the socket on the switch after removing the electrical connector from the switch, and break the switch loose with a wrench. Remove the socket from the switch once the switch is loose enough that you can turn it by hand. There is not sufficient room to leave the socket on the switch and screw the switch all the way out. Before removing the switch you will need to take the slave cylinder loose from the bell housing and move it to the side to give you more room to work. There is also a small clamp on the line leading to the slave cylinder to remove to allow the slave cylinder to move easier. The piston in the slave cylinder is spring loaded and will extend when you remove the slave and you will have to re-compress the spring when you re-install the slave.

Wayne · 09-24-2004

Thanks alot Tom

8388 · 09-24-2004

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Wayne · 09-24-2004

Tom:

What size is that socket?
Guess I could look and not be so lazy

Tks Wayne

09-25-2004

Do some search on posts. I can't find his email but there is a person that will loan a custom made tool that he loaned to me for free. He does it to help out other owners. If I can find it I'll post the info. He did not want anything for the loan of tool but I sent him some goodies from Hawaii to show my appreciation. It sure did make it easier to remove the back up switch for replacement.

Craig
1990 #1727

09-25-2004

Here is the great ZR-1 guy with the tool to loan.

Al Kinder (USAZR1@aol.com)

Tom · 09-28-2004

22 mm, I bought the new switch, measured it and then went and bought the socket when I had to replace my backup light switch.

09-23-2004	#1
Hub Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6	backup lights Sorry, that's me again... My last electrical problem is the backup lights which are not working anymore... I saw the help on the website but need your comments about the way to proceed (switch on the gear box)... is it so hard to fix? Thanks again for your help and drawings or pics you could have on this. Hub

09-23-2004	#2
8388 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 12	You have to move the slave cylinder out of the way in order to get to it, only two nuts hold it in place. I had to cut up a 12 point socket and weld it unto a wrench, because you have to reach inward towards the tranny in order to get to the switch. I should start marketing this tool, since it makes the job a breeze, and there's literally thousands of these switches out there, that are about to fail.

09-24-2004	#4
Tom Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern CA Posts: 108	The back-up light switch can be changed using common tools bought at sears. Buy a 12 point deep socket, cut it off so it is just long enough to reach the bottom of the hex on the switch. Buy a 3 piece socket cap set from sears (these are adapters that plug into the socket that let you turn the socket with a wrench). Put the socket cap into the socket, put the socket on the switch after removing the electrical connector from the switch, and break the switch loose with a wrench. Remove the socket from the switch once the switch is loose enough that you can turn it by hand. There is not sufficient room to leave the socket on the switch and screw the switch all the way out. Before removing the switch you will need to take the slave cylinder loose from the bell housing and move it to the side to give you more room to work. There is also a small clamp on the line leading to the slave cylinder to remove to allow the slave cylinder to move easier. The piston in the slave cylinder is spring loaded and will extend when you remove the slave and you will have to re-compress the spring when you re-install the slave.

09-24-2004	#5
Wayne Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 23	Thanks alot Tom

09-25-2004	#8
HAWAIIZR-1 Guest Posts: n/a	Do some search on posts. I can't find his email but there is a person that will loan a custom made tool that he loaned to me for free. He does it to help out other owners. If I can find it I'll post the info. He did not want anything for the loan of tool but I sent him some goodies from Hawaii to show my appreciation. It sure did make it easier to remove the back up switch for replacement. Craig 1990 #1727

09-28-2004	#10
Tom Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern CA Posts: 108	22 mm, I bought the new switch, measured it and then went and bought the socket when I had to replace my backup light switch.