Recent content by Joe2Slow

Update II. Yeah, it was the switch. I was checking for wiring issues as I had been working on some wiring when it started happening, and wanted to avoid pointing the parts cannon at it, but in this case I should have started with replacing the switch. Alex.

Update: The "switch" I tested earlier was not the correct one. I found the switch on top right side of the transmission just in front of the shifter. The connector was lower down on the frame on the left side of the transmission. I disconnected the connector, and had continuity between...

My 1990 Montero started blowing fuse #4 (labeled Back/Gauges) every time I put it in reverse. Truck still runs, but the gauge cluster is on the same circuit and so my gauges die every time it happens. I thought it might be the tail light circuit shorting out, as my reverse light sockets on both...

I had some similar issues with my '90 Montero about 8 years ago. So about the same time, coincidentally, as the OP. Though this was not my only issue. I'm not nearly as experienced as the others in the forum, but one thing an electrician friend helping me found was that my ignition coil was...

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