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My reverse lights just stopped working on my 1990 Civic LX 5-speed. Anyone
know a quick-fix or this? Any info or URL would be appreciated!

Thanx!

Jonathan

I'd start by checking for a fuse for these in the dash fusebox. It should be a
little to the left and below the steering column. The fusebox should have a
plastic guide in it to say which fuse is which.

www.autozone.com has free repair guides specific to the 1990 Civic LX.

Also, maybe check the files at
http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/workshopmanuals2.html , especially under the circa
1990 Concerto. See especially
http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/Concert...301/16-170.pdf

There is a second fuse box under the hood. Probably on the car's right, just aft
of the battery and near the top.

If it's a blown fuse, replace and see if this fixes it.

I have a 91 Civic. This is where I'd start.

"K-town" <jdu52580@carolina.stopspam.rr.com> wrote
> My reverse lights just stopped working on my 1990 Civic LX 5-speed. Anyone
> know a quick-fix or this? Any info or URL would be appreciated!
>
> Thanx!
>
> Jonathan
>
>

K-town wrote:
>
> My reverse lights just stopped working on my 1990 Civic LX 5-speed. Anyone
> know a quick-fix or this? Any info or URL would be appreciated!
>
> Thanx!
>
> Jonathan

In addition to what Caroline wrote, I would suggest checking the reverse
switch on the transmission. It has two wires going to it. On my '87 and
on my '94 Civic the wire colors were Yellow and Green/Black. Odds are
yours uses the same colors. If you unplug the wires from the switch,
then turn on the ignition and short the two wires together, the backup
lights should come on. If they do, it means your switch is bad. If they
don't, the problem is elsewhere.

maybe new bulbs...lol
"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> K-town wrote:
> >
> > My reverse lights just stopped working on my 1990 Civic LX 5-speed.
Anyone
> > know a quick-fix or this? Any info or URL would be appreciated!
> >
> > Thanx!
> >
> > Jonathan
>
> In addition to what Caroline wrote, I would suggest checking the reverse
> switch on the transmission. It has two wires going to it. On my '87 and
> on my '94 Civic the wire colors were Yellow and Green/Black. Odds are
> yours uses the same colors. If you unplug the wires from the switch,
> then turn on the ignition and short the two wires together, the backup
> lights should come on. If they do, it means your switch is bad. If they
> don't, the problem is elsewhere.

"kyle lallave" <projectcivicsl@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
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> maybe new bulbs...lol

If that had been the problem, I wouldn't have posted the question... ;-)

Jonathan

> "Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> news:41B3FA02.33384625@junkmail.com...
>>
>> K-town wrote:
>> >
>> > My reverse lights just stopped working on my 1990 Civic LX 5-speed.
> Anyone
>> > know a quick-fix or this? Any info or URL would be appreciated!
>> >
>> > Thanx!
>> >
>> > Jonathan
>>
>> In addition to what Caroline wrote, I would suggest checking the reverse
>> switch on the transmission. It has two wires going to it. On my '87 and
>> on my '94 Civic the wire colors were Yellow and Green/Black. Odds are
>> yours uses the same colors. If you unplug the wires from the switch,
>> then turn on the ignition and short the two wires together, the backup
>> lights should come on. If they do, it means your switch is bad. If they
>> don't, the problem is elsewhere.
>
>