98 Jeep Grand Cherokee - reverse lights not working

Maintenance/Repairs
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I took my 98 jeep in for the safety inspection and it failed b/c the backup lights weren’t working when the vehicle is in reverse. I checked the bulbs and they are ok.



Any ideas on whether this is a fuse issue or a wiring/electrical issue, or something else? I want to try to fix it myself but if it’s a wiring/electrical issue, it may be beyond my abilities.



Anyone have any ideas on what this repair may cost?



Thanks!

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Looking at the limited info on the Autozone web site it shows the reverse switch gets its power from the fuse #6. The switch contacts are in the Park/Neutral switch which may be near the shifter or by the transmission usually. It shouldn’t be a difficult repair and, as a guess, may about a hour of shop time to fix.

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Thanks for the feedback. I’ll try replacing the fuse and the park/neutral switch.

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on the other hand - I won’t replace the park/neutral switch. I’ll try the fuse and then if that doesn’t work, take it to a mechanic.

Thanks again for the help!