The Ford Barn

Anteek29 · 08-30-2019, 04:39 PM

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!!

08-30-2019, 04:39 PM	#1
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	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!! __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria