Reverse Lights - Where Do I Start?

I've got a CJ5 with a t19 in it. The reverse lights haven't worked since I got it, and I wouldn't be surprised if they haven't worked since the new transmission was put in 25 years ago. I'm not sure where the reverse switch is located on a t19, or how to tie that into the reverse lights. Anybody have any great answers?

 

It’s possible the transmission doesn’t have a switch for a reverse light. I mounted a switch with a very simple bracket (bent piece of metal with a hole drilled for the switch) and a hose clamp.

Switch: https://a.co/d/6P83eIl

 

This is just what I was looking for, thanks!!

@FinoCJ - I'm not sure that mine has that switch. I'll look tonight when I get home and if I don't then I'll go for @boopiejones suggestion!

 

The T-19 probably looks more like this late T-18. The switch at a different angle but in a similar position:


You can purchase a connector with stub wires to hook it up:

• https://www.amazon.com/Ford-Backup-Switch-Harness-Connector/dp/B0040CTXWA

 

My switch and trany look a bit different on my 74.

 

Is that a 3 speed with reverse top left?

 

I had a T19 and the connector was exactly where Fireballs was. With the correct connector it was plug and play.

 

Yup, I think it's a T318 ?

 

T-14 3 speed.

 

I just use a floor switch, and hit the switch when I want the reverse lights on. Handy if you're in a parking lot waiting to reverse out, you don't have to hold the jeep in reverse to keep the lights on.

I put an indicator light on the dash too, so I don't forget to turn them off.

 

Yeah, it is important to not forget to turn them off. I had an old 56 Chevy in high school on which I had rigged a back up light to a toggle switch on the dash. I didn't include an indicator light and I sure pissed a lot of people off. Though it did come in handy when some bozo was riding my bumper with high beams on.

None of my Jeeps are young enough to have a factory backup light, but such is sure a handy thing.

I like the idea of a floor switch and think it would be even better to use a big push button switch that disconnects when you take your foot off so it would be self cancelling.

 

Oh yeah, Thanks nickmil.