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Backup light switch access? Without lowering transmission? 200

My backup lights don't work. Fuse is good, lamps are good.

Can someone confirm- should they turn on with ignition key in the KPII position and shift in reverse?

If that's true, then my next guess is the backup light switch is not working. With key in KPII and gear in reverse, I get no voltage at the lamps (flexible PC board). All other tail lights working.

Bentley says "Replacing the switch requires access to the top of the transmission, usually by lowering the rear of the transmission slightly."

I don't have the tools to do that. Is there an alternative method of getting access to the backup switch?

Also, in the case that switch needs replacing, can it be replaced with any switch I might find in a local store, or must I order a Volvo part? I'm in a hurry- car is out of inspection (sigh).

Anyone have a photo of it? I don't know _exactly_ where it is or what it looks like (though Bentley has a drawing).

Anything else I should check, or tips?

1991 Volvo 240 Sedan.

Thanks,
Keith






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