Re: Back-Up Lights on 50 Deluxe

Posted by HH56 On 2020/9/18 22:28:41

Without the photos coming across it is only a guess but sounds as if the backup light is some kind of aftermarket unit. If that is correct then no idea what is involved in the operation so it may be a matter of tracing wires to see where the power is coming from.

EDIT: After the photos which finally posted and are visible, definitely aftermarket. Power could be from anywhere. The ign sw GA terminal, the headlight switch tail light terminal or if constantly powered, from the aux breaker on the back of the cluster. are common places. Best suggestion is to trace the wires or measure to see when power is present. The switch appears to be a typical aftermarket switch similar to those fog lights or heaters used where you just turn the knob.

The factory backup light is powered from the tail light terminal off the headlight switch so it does require the head or parking lights to be on to provide power. The switch is on a bracket bolted to the steering column and operated by the R - 1 lever on a standard trans or the Ultramatic lever on those models. The gearshift lever only needs to be placed in reverse to turn it on or shifted out of reverse to turn off.

Here is a photo of the factory unit as well as the install instructions.

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