Re: IML: Dark '68 backup lights

["Dick Benjamin" <DickB@xxxxxxxxx>]

The sentinel system turns on the  backup lights (a unique and very nice 
feature) when it is timing out after a switching off the ignition.

The circuit which turns on the backup lights when you shift to reverse is 
completly separate.

It is operated by a plastic lever which protrudes into the base of the 
steering column;  the lever is moved by the shift mechanism which rotates 
within the column.   This is the same mechanism which controls the automatic 
parking brake release.

Perform the adjustment described in the automatic parking brake release 
chapter in your service manual.  This should bring the backup lights back 
into operation.  If your parking brake release is now operating correctly, 
it is possible that one of the two wires on the control switch has become 
disconnected.   Inspect that device carefully.  It is mounted on the 
steering column, down near the floor, above the column - it is white in 
color, mounted with 3 -  5/16" very short screws, through a steel bracket.

The position of the bracket is what you adjust to set the correct "clocking" 
of the switch so the lights and brake work at the right gearshift position.

Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jkelly808@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 6:16 PM
Subject: IML: Dark '68 backup lights


> As a last remnant of the malfunctioning Sentinel system on my '68 LeBaron, 
> the backup lights will stay on for a few minutes if I turn off the 
> ignition before switching off the lights.
> Problem is, the backup lights don't come on when I'm backing up. It's 
> annual safety check time and my previously easygoing mechanic now says 
> they gotta work for me to get my sticker.
> Is there a switch someplace I should be jiggling?
> Many thanks and aloha,
> Jim Kelly
> Honolulu
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