GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 LSS 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Backup Lamp System Check

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Place the gear selector lever in the PARK position.

The backup lights are off.
    •  Backup Lamps Always On
    •  Backup Lamps Always On

2

Place the gear selector lever in the REVERSE position.

The backup lights are on.

Backup Lamps Inoperative

3

Place the gear selector lever in the NEUTRAL position.

The backup lights are off.
    •  Backup Lamps Always On
    •  Backup Lamps Always On

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.