Rahhstah Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 I think the reverse switch on my 2013 6MT decided to call it quits...no backup lit and no R in the display. the 1-6 still appear. Looks like there's two similar switches on the drivers side of the manual trans box... ones nearer the rear than the other. I haven't figured out which one specifically is the reverse switch, though believe the part number is 32005 or 320008 . Anyone have to replace this in a 2013 yet? Looks to have been a common thing to do in some years.... Found this attached diagram, thanks for any pointers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahhstah Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 Ordered the part that is hopefully correct... Back Up Lamp Switch Ill take a few pics when I get the new switch and replace it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkrie hunter Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I've been having intermittent issues with my reverse switch; it flickers when I throw it into reverse, but when I actually let the clutch engage, the switch turns on. Hasn't bugged me too much but it is a little annoying. Look forward to hearing your results. May change mine after! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahhstah Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 well, I put in the new switch... it's better, but not solved. I think it just needs a thinner washer. So eventually this week I'll get to the local Ace to get one and see if that solves it. Now at least, if I push the stick hard to the passenger side the reverse light comes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahhstah Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Found this thread about it over at the Outback forum.. looks like filing the washer down isn't a bad plan. https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/2009-outback-5mt-neutral-safety-switch-keeps-dying.512319/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarang Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 How was the install? I just replaced my reverse bulbs and now they don't light up at all. I'm thinking that I may be replacing mine here soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahhstah Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 Replacing them isn't very difficult... Remove the intake, unhook the connector and fish the wiring back, then use a 19mm crow-foot with ratchet to loosen then can unscrew by hand. (I took out the Neutral switch with a wrench and that sucked...get the crow-foot) Attached the pics, this is on the drivers side of the manual transmission... the cables are a bit in the way, but they moved out of the way enough. I haven't done the thinner washer ... yet, but it only took about 30 minutes from start to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarang Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Great pictures - Thanks! This is a great excuse to buy a crow-foot set... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahhstah Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Just as my final update...I got a thinner washer (not copper) at the hardware store and the reverse lights working fine. It's about 1/4 the thickness of the copper one that came with the new switch. Was concerned maybe about leaking fluid..but no drips in 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Just as my final update...I got a thinner washer (not copper) at the hardware store and the reverse lights working fine. It's about 1/4 the thickness of the copper one that came with the new switch. Was concerned maybe about leaking fluid..but no drips in 2 weeks. pretty sure my switch just went out. Thanks for the pics! My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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