Kia Forte BD Quiz
Manual Transmission

Reverse Lamp Switch

In this manual: Manual Transmission
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
02040608010058.943N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 8

Specifications

Specifications

Item Specified
Type ON/OFF
Operating Condition Reverse Gear
Operating Voltage 10V - 15V
Operating Temperature -30°C to 100 °C [-30°F to 212°F]

Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Back-up Light Switch

Description and Operation

Description

  • Detects the reverse gear shift operation.

  • When the transaxle is in reverse, the reverse shift lever pushes the switch plunger and turns on the back-up light switch.

Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - Battery)

  3. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A).

  4. Check the continuity of the circuit between the power terminal and the signal terminal.

Removal

  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly and air duct.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")

  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.

    (Refer to Engine Electrical System - Battery)

  3. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A).

  4. Remove the back-up light switch (A).

    Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Test yourself

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