I checked the 201 chassis manual and 124 CDs, but it's not mentioned - group 54 where the part is illustrated.

It's under the center console at the back of the linkage frame. No visible fasterners that I can see, but visibility is limited and access is tight. I figure it must snap in.

What's driving me nuts is that fuse 9 is okay and other functions on that circuit operate and there is power at the harness connecter with the ignition on. If I short the two leads on the harness connector, the backup lights illuminate.

The switch shows continuity when the shift lever is moved to the reverse position or if I manually activate the plunger, and it's open when the shifter is out of reverse, but when I connect the harness to the switch and shift to reverse or push the plunger down manually the backup lights don't illuminate.

I removed the two female terminals from the harness connector and fitted them to the switch pins. They weren't that snug so I tweeked them for a snug fit and still no backup lights.

It has to be something with the switch, so the next step is how to remove it for further testing and repair or replacement.

Has anyone removed the backup light switch on a manual trans model?

Duke