1968 Backup light switch location

[Tequila]

Hello,
I was wondering if anyone could tell me where the backup light switch is located on GT/CS. Is it by any chance incorporated into the tail light harness? Attached are couple of pictures of the replacement unit I purchased but can't seem to locate where it is.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
RT

 

[dalorzo_f]

It mounts to the rear of the transmission, on or near the shift linkages. The shifter actuates it when in reverse....

I forget where it plugs into the harness, was quite a while ago when I put one on my S GT 4 speed...

 

[somethingspecial]

Rejy, Isn't your car an automatic transmission? If so, what you have looks to be a standard Transmission back up light switch. An automatic trans uses a neutral safety switch, which has the back up light circuit built in. It plugs into the square 4 pin pigtail on the firewall just above the bell housing about center of the firewall.

 

[Tequila]

Thanks Mike. I totally spaced out bought the wrong one... you are correct. I have a C4 and originally thought they were all the same. I've had it for over an year when I knew very little about the Mustangs... althought the label "4 speed" should have been a clue.... bummer.

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[dalorzo_f]

yes... the "4 speed" on the tag led me to believe you had a top loader... glad I'm not the only one who does stuff like that.

Good thing for you is it cheap postage to return for me those go on the shelf in the "maybe I can sell it" pile.... :wink: