<VV> Wiring question

[Frank DuVal]

Seth is right the wiring diagram shows both manual and automatic reverse 
lamp switches.

The switches break the hot wire to the reverse lamps.

The two terminals on the original switch never went to ground. They just 
connected together when the reverse almps were called for. The moveable 
pin does connect to ground, as it touches grounded parts in the 
transmission and the threads that screw into the transmission. There was 
an insulator on that moveable pin which also had a contact to connect 
the terminals when in the reverse position.

You can certainly use the relay. Or buy the original style switch (boy 
are those high now...) or look at Matt's web site showing how to use an 
ordinary toggle switch and brackets from the hardware store to switch 
the lamps. Your relay and modified switch may last longer than original. 
Let us know.

Frank DuVal

Jim Houston wrote:

>I have a question concerning the 1965 wiring diagram.  I'm trying to get 
>my reverse lights working and I was trying to repair the switch on the 
>transmission.  The center pin in the switch (the part that moves) seems 
>to be grounded.  Thus, it seems that closing the switch grounds the 
>wire?  But, the lights themselves are grounded, so this would indicate 
>that the switch is supposed to break the +12VDC wire.  So, looking at 
>the wiring diagrams, I find a second switch in the front!  Where is that 
>one located physically??  Or is that a mistake in the wiring diagram?  I 
>repaired the switch I have, but only gave it one connection, which 
>grounds when the switch is activated.  My plan is to use that to ground 
>a relay and turn on the reverse lights with that.  My question is can I 
>use the B/LG wire to provide the power for the relay?  Something like this:
>
>---12v (fused) ---  86 ----  85 --- trans switch (ground when closed 
>which activates the relay)
>---12v (fused) ---  30 ----  87 --- reverse lights (grounded)
>
>30, 85, 86, 87 are relay terminals...
>
>What do you think?  Will this work?  Or should I just break down and 
>spend $68+ for a new switch??
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