1995 GT Celica Reverse lights

**sariel** · 02-14-2010, 03:32 AM

Hey guys, I've had this issue with my car since I bought it. The reverse lights never came on until recently. I figured it was just a blown fuse or loose wire. But I was backing up one night and noticed I could actually see. After fiddling with the shifter it started to flicker on and off. So my question is:

Is there a reverse sensor in the housing for the shifter, and if so has anyone had any experience in fixing or modifying it?

I can't think of it being anything else other than some type of a sensor that would do that. What do you guys think?

**celly_ca01** · 02-14-2010, 11:54 PM

check the reverse clip on your engine harness because the flickering sounds like it could be a ground

**trueno16v** · 09-08-2010, 02:30 AM

On my 97 5spd there was a sensor on the trans. i found out that the wires were broken off the harness. I resoldered the wires when i did my clutch.

Not sure about autos, but I'm sure there is something like it too.

**sariel** · 09-13-2010, 02:39 AM

yea, its gotta be a lose wire or somethin. haven't really looked into it all that much since i figured if i bopped the top of the knob the lights turn on so i figure either the cables broke or the reverse clip like celly_ca01 said. I actually wanted to look into rewiring the lights and add a few of my own while I was at it. That was almost at the beginning of the year. I decided to move out of the `rent's attic though

**UniqueGT4** · 09-20-2010, 01:53 PM

I have the same issue... have you been able to fix that issue. Mine is an 95 GT 5sfe with an 97 auto tranny

**sariel** · 09-22-2010, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UniqueGT4

I have the same issue... have you been able to fix that issue. Mine is an 95 GT 5sfe with an 97 auto tranny

well like i said, haven't really looked into it. Figured it was just like the others said. Faulty connection or broken cable. Sounds like it's a common problem so that's most likely your issue. I've taken the center console apart before and it actually worked a bit more than usual after that so my prob is more than likely the faulty connector. good luck with your fix though!

**UniqueGT4** · 09-22-2010, 02:18 PM

I haven't had a chance to look into it but soon well and wen I do ill post up of what was my issue and hopeful that can help someone else ..

02-14-2010, 03:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
sariel Location: Illinois Posts: 32 Join Date: Dec 2009 Last On: 12-08-2011 03:18 PM Vehicle: 1995 Celica GT	1995 GT Celica Reverse lights Hey guys, I've had this issue with my car since I bought it. The reverse lights never came on until recently. I figured it was just a blown fuse or loose wire. But I was backing up one night and noticed I could actually see. After fiddling with the shifter it started to flicker on and off. So my question is: Is there a reverse sensor in the housing for the shifter, and if so has anyone had any experience in fixing or modifying it? I can't think of it being anything else other than some type of a sensor that would do that. What do you guys think?

02-14-2010, 11:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
celly_ca01 Location: Bayonne, NJ Posts: 100 Join Date: Dec 2009 Last On: 06-19-2010 01:56 AM Vehicle: 01 Celica GT	Re: 1995 GT Celica Reverse lights check the reverse clip on your engine harness because the flickering sounds like it could be a ground __________________

09-08-2010, 02:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
trueno16v Location: midwest Posts: 5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Last On: 06-04-2011 01:08 AM	Re: 1995 GT Celica Reverse lights On my 97 5spd there was a sensor on the trans. i found out that the wires were broken off the harness. I resoldered the wires when i did my clutch. Not sure about autos, but I'm sure there is something like it too.

09-13-2010, 02:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
sariel Location: Illinois Posts: 32 Join Date: Dec 2009 Last On: 12-08-2011 03:18 PM Vehicle: 1995 Celica GT	Re: 1995 GT Celica Reverse lights yea, its gotta be a lose wire or somethin. haven't really looked into it all that much since i figured if i bopped the top of the knob the lights turn on so i figure either the cables broke or the reverse clip like celly_ca01 said. I actually wanted to look into rewiring the lights and add a few of my own while I was at it. That was almost at the beginning of the year. I decided to move out of the `rent's attic though

09-20-2010, 01:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
UniqueGT4 Location: ST204 Engine Bay Posts: 365 Join Date: Jun 2009 Last On: 12-13-2010 05:33 PM Vehicle: 95 celica 2nd Vehicle: 91 Mazda Rx7	Re: 1995 GT Celica Reverse lights I have the same issue... have you been able to fix that issue. Mine is an 95 GT 5sfe with an 97 auto tranny __________________ 1995 Toyota Celica GT 2.2L 5sfe .. Mods .. she Stock for now 1990 Mazda Rx7 13B Bridgeport

09-22-2010, 02:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
UniqueGT4 Location: ST204 Engine Bay Posts: 365 Join Date: Jun 2009 Last On: 12-13-2010 05:33 PM Vehicle: 95 celica 2nd Vehicle: 91 Mazda Rx7	Re: 1995 GT Celica Reverse lights I haven't had a chance to look into it but soon well and wen I do ill post up of what was my issue and hopeful that can help someone else .. __________________ 1995 Toyota Celica GT 2.2L 5sfe .. Mods .. she Stock for now 1990 Mazda Rx7 13B Bridgeport

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