Chris,
I believe when factory installed the optional TR4 'reverse lights' the tranny
cover was removed, the tranny selector cover was removed, and a hole was
drilled/tapped in appropriate place where a switch was screwed in so reverse
lights were turned on when shifter was thrown into reverse.
Many folks without this factory installed option later simply added a
flip-switch to the dashboard either replacing the near-useless dash gauge
'dimmer
switch' (tape dimmer switch up behind dash and reuse hole for your reverse
switch) or by drilling a new hole about 4-5 inches above that. You might find
another less destructive spot to your liking - maybe instead of a toggle
switch, use
a rocker switch attached below dash by your knees. Or if you're not using
your overdrive escucheon on the steering column for an overdrive switch that's
a
handy place for a flip-switch.
At this point all wiring is 'on your own' but it wouldn't hurt to keep to the
proper colors!
ps; I don't know how reverse lights were attached to rear bumper/valance -
maybe someone can send you a picture of their's?
Carl
'63 TR4 since '74
Second question: The wiring diagram for the TR4 shows circuit for the
optional reverse lamps. Does anyone know if the wiring is present in the car
(looks like a Green/Brown wire), or does new wire need to be put in?
Thanks in advance!
- --Chris
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