Reverse Lamps - Stay ON

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FILE IN S.I. Man VOL. I

SEC. 3 PG. 88
Service Information
SUBJECT: REVERSE LIGHTS STAYING ON, ISSUE: 08/85-780 REPEATED FUSE FAILURE SAAB 900, M81- WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION




In certain cases the reverse light switch may protrude inside the gear lever housing and may be damaged when the reverse gear is engaged. A damaged switch may then stick in the depressed position causing the reverse lights to stay on. In extreme cases the switch may be damaged enough to blow the fuse.

Correct the fault by installing a washer (P/N 79-74-686) on a new or undamaged switch and re-install the switch in the housing. Installation of the washer moves the switch 1.5 mm further out of the gear lever housing.

Washer P/N 79-74-686
Warranty Information: Use Failure Code 36433-06-0-01-05. Use Labor Operation 36433 (0.4 hour).