Back-up Light System

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Back-up Light System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
BACK-UP LIGHT SYSTEM

Symptom/Suspect Area Refer To
Back-Up Light Does Not Light Up
GAUGE Fuse FUSES & CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Ignition Switch STEP 1 - INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY
Back-up Light Relay STEP 2 - INSPECT BACK-UP LIGHT RELAY CONTINUITY
Bulb N/A
Wire Harness EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Back-Up Light Remains On
Park/Neutral Position Switch PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
Wire Harness EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Only One Light Does Not Light Up
Bulb N/A
Wire Harness EXTERIOR LIGHTS
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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