69 EL CAMINO BACKUP LAMP WIRE HOW TO
69 EL CAMINO BACKUP LAMP WIRE SERIAL
69 EL CAMINO BACKUP LAMP WIRE MANUAL

To verify each segment's functionality from the rear backup lights looking forward, through the engine compartment multiconnector, to the transmission switch, and forward to the power source.

69 EL CAMINO BACKUP LAMP WIRE MANUAL

The backup light system for the manual transmission is a fairly simple circuit that should be easy to trace with a multimeter, perhaps by substitution I am sure I will be frequenting this forum at first seeking help/advice and maybe ultimately contributing some day. I just purchased it more or less from his 'estate' or heirs so the car will kept in the Corvair community. Unfortunately, Ray passed away sometime last year. The car was previously owned by a 'Corvair guy/Corsa Club guy' named Ray Chapelle out of Marysville, WA. My plans for the car is to learn more about it mechanically and address any issues and then turn to cosmetic issues (paint, etc.). Heads are 110's that were recently upgraded/service by Ken Hand (Michigan).

69 EL CAMINO BACKUP LAMP WIRE SERIAL

Importantly, the engine block is RL block and the turbo serial # checks out. 4-speed transmission and differential are from 1966+ car (as determined from the case numbers and the 6 bolt mounting set up). While most of the parts are period correct for the car, they are not necessarily original to the car which is fine. Transmission/clutch may need some attention - grinding noise while downshifting into second gear, release bearing sounds a bit noisy and a bit of chatter when i start off from a stop.

Motor seems to be well cared for - has Pertronix ignition, internal regulated alternator, turbo was recently serviced, heads were recently rebuilt, doesn't leak oil. Needs paint and cosmetic work but body is generally good. This car is in decent+ running condition: suspension and brakes are fresh - drives straight, brakes straight, interior is in good enough order, all gauges work. Now I am back to my high school Corvair with more general knowledge and interest but limited Corvair specific knowledge. Now I know a lot more about cars and have had many 1960-70's Chevy's (multiple Camaros, Corvette, Nova, etc.). I didn't know a thing about Corvairs then, other than my engine fell out one time while driving! Well I guess its my second Corvair - first one was a 1965 Monza that I purchased when I was in high school in 1983.

I'm a new Corvair owner as of this past weekend.

69 EL CAMINO BACKUP LAMP WIRE HOW TO

Unless I am missing something in my above plan, what I need help with is how to best run a wire from the reverse light switch 'forward' to a proper power source - which I assume would be a power source that is 'on' only when the ignition is on.

I'm pretty sure I can figure out how to send a 20 gauge black/light green wire from the reverse light switch on the transmission back to the engine wiring harness and then on to to my reverse lights. I currently have no wires coming off of my reverse light switch. If this is the only way to fix it, then I will choose to leave my reverse lights not working. I don't want to replace my entire body harness simply to make the reverse lights work. The car is new to me so I don't know how this happened. When inspecting the main wiring harness, the reverse light wires that runs through the main harness was somehow 'burned up/melted'. I do not have the reverse light 'plug' that comes off of / is attached to the main body harness. My car is a 1965 Corsa but the transmission is from a 1966 with the reverse switch located in the side of the transmission (which I have learned is different than a 1965 style switch). I need help figuring out to make my reverse lights work.

69 el camino backup lamp wire