Back-up light switch

[Bill Cagle]

I just bought a '64 with a shop manual. The back-up lights don't work. The bulbs and ground wires seem fine. The manual I have doesn't "pinpoint" where the switch is. I couldn't find it on the transmission or the steering column. Can anyone give me some guidance without ahving to buy an electrical schematic manual (at least not at this time)?

 

[Joe Vandatta]

On my 66 it is integeral with the neutral start switch on the tranny.It might be different on a 64
Joe

 

[Bill Cagle]

Thanks for the info. I didn't think to look thru that switch.

 

[tbird5866]

On the 1964 Thunderbird, the back-up light switch is part of the neutral start switch mounted on the top of the steering column near the firewall. But, check the fuse.

 

[Bill Cagle]

Fordman,
The fuse is good; it seems that the switch is the culprit. Someone "rewired" the starter solenoid with a push button next to the ignition switch and wiring to the soleniod. Th e good part of the rewire is he/she didn't "hot-wire" it. Still need the key in "ON" for completion of the start circuit. Can anyone tell me if the wiring diagrams manuals in the Bird Nest and/or Concours Parts catalogs specify where components are?