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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 11:12 PM
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96 E320 wont go in reverse and reverse lights not working....When shifted into reverse it acts as if it might go into reverse, but does not....need help....Is this a rebuild?????
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Plutoe
I would put the car on a lift and inspect the shifter linkage and bushing first!!
Good Advice...,,

Bad linkage bushings responsible about that acts most of times,,

If you replacing the bushings, and the reverse light still not working, shifter selector switch should be replaced......

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ZAYED,,

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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by cm60k
Good Advice...,,

Bad linkage bushings responsible about that acts most of times,,

If you replacing the bushings, and the reverse light still not working, shifter selector switch should be replaced......

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ZAYED,,

Thanks for the info...having it checked tomorrow....thank you a million once again.....Estimated price for that...and is it a DIY.....
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