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Old 08-30-2019, 04:39 PM   #1
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Default Thank You, Ford Barners!

Recently noticed my '55 Vic back-up lights were not working (never checked after buying the car) so today I started troubleshooting, starting with the bulbs - which were fine. I searched my '55 Shop Manual for any back-up light info. and found none, which I thought was strange?

At this point I decided to do a search on back-up lights on the Ford Barn...
BINGO! Wealth of info....and I learned that the back-up lights are wired/activated via the headlight switch. That was the missing clue - once I turned on the light switch and with the manual tranny in reverse, both back-up lights lit up!

You fellow Ford Barn guys are great for sharing valuable info. and tips...
THANKS!!
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Old 08-30-2019, 06:10 PM   #2
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Default Re: Thank You, Ford Barners!

In about '57/'58/'59 (???) Ford changed the back-up light power source from the headlight switch to the Accessory terminal of the Ignition switch.
It's a helpful daytime safety feature, lets folks around you know you're backing up.
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Old 08-30-2019, 06:40 PM   #3
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Powering from the Accessory terminal makes better sense than from the headlight sw.
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Old 03-24-2024, 09:56 AM   #4
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The fellow barbers are a great source of knowledge
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Old 03-25-2024, 09:46 PM   #5
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My Fords would not be in nearly as good shape as they are without easy access to Ford Barners. So much shared knowledge!
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