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2005 Pathfinder no reverse lights

2005 Pathfinder LE (automatic) reverse lights do not work. Fuses are all okay. Light bulbs are okay. Brake lights work fine. However, there is no power to the reverse light sockets when car is put into reverse. My understanding is that the reverse (back up) switch is not replaceable, as it is part of the shift assembly. Also, I'm told that the output from the reverse (back up) switch goes to a BCM (body control module) which tells the reverse lights to light up. Has anyone had this issue of reverse lights not lighting up.

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On the side of your transmission will be a switch with several wires coming out of it. This is your reverse switch that turns on your reverse lights and most likely needs to be replaced

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