[randY49]

I hopped into my CRX tonight and put it in reverse (MT), and noticed that nothing behind me lit up. I'm not sure that the reverse lights have worked since I bought the car (about a month ago). I was wondering if putting in a short shifter would cause this or if it is a faulty switch. Any other suggestions would be helpful, I haven't checked the fuse yet (dark outside, and I can't find my flashlight), but that will be the first thing I look at as soon as I get a moment in the daylight.
Thanks in advance.

 

[jfrolang]

A short shifter shouldn't have any effect on it, the reverse lights are triggered on the transmission when you select that gear. I don't know much more about it though.

 

[ZeniceguyCRX]

you do get a sig from tranny to trig reverse lights and short shifter doesnt make a diff

 

[OBD1 Kenobi]

Assuming you checked that the bulbs are alright, there are wires on the tranny that are for the reverse lights. Those are on the front of the tranny (as viewed from the front of the car.) Perhaps they may either be disconnected or severed. The fuse is also a possibility. I picked-up an 87 CRX Si one time that had the shielding stripped from the reverse wires. They would short together and pop the fuse.

 

[Ragnaarok]

you drove your rex home from FL to WI ?!! cool, man, that first long drive is the best. I got mine from NC and went home to IN.

I'd check the simple things first:

1. bulbs
2. fuse in fuse box
3. connector/wires for corrosion (high resistance connection)
4. connector/wires on trans

 

[bobski]

5. Switch the ignition on, unplug the switch from the wiring harness, short the harness wires together and see if the lights come on. If they do, you've got a bad switch.

 

[SETI20]

Low tranny fluid could cause this too.