OregonLegacy
03-18-2012, 10:51 PM
Reverse Lights Inoperative- I have a 1996 Legacy Wagon (Brighton) with Manual Transmission. When I put the car into reverse, fuse #1 (15A) blows instantly and I also lose the use of the turn signals which share that circuit. When I disconnect the reverse switch at the transmission (unplug the connector B24) and replace the fuse I can regain the use of the turn signals, but of course still have no reverse lights. If I jumper out the connector with a wire to simulate the reverse switch, then the fuse blows again, also I can ohm out the R-switch and the switch works, so I know the switch itself is not the problem. There must be a short circuit downstream of the switch (towards the lights). I removed both bulbs from the two reverse lights and tried again- the fuse still blows. So I figure the short must be +12V supply leg of the circuit. Does anyone know where this wire gets routed from the engine compartment to get back to the hatchback? I have a schematic which shows a connector in this circuit, but I can't find it. One diagram has it labeled as connector B77-R3, another has B99-R3, and yet another shows B98-R2. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Has anyone else had this problem? TSW in Oregon