Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
Backup Lamp Switch: Service and Repair
Automatic Transmission
REMOVAL
Unscrew switch from transaxle case allowing fluid to drain into a container. Move selector lever to PARK, then to NEUTRAL position, and
inspect to see the switch operating lever fingers are centered in switch opening.
INSTALLATION
1. Screw the switch with a new seal into transaxle case and tighten to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.). Retest switch with the test lamp.
2. Add fluid to transaxle to bring up to proper level.
3. The back-up lamp switch circuit is through the two outside terminals of the three terminal switch.
4. To test switch, remove wiring connector from switch and test for continuity between the two outside pins.
5. Continuity should exist only with transaxle in REVERSE position.
6. No continuity should exist from either pin to the case.
