auto tranny "status lights" - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

aych · 03-21-2008, 10:09 PM

Hello, I have a gen 2 camry LE, auto.
Usually when I shift into "D" or "R" etc.. the "status panel" beside the steering wheel will show me which one I'm shifted in there. Recently, the lights haven't been lighting up, and my reverse lights dont light up when I'm in reverse. Is there a way to fix this or is this a common problem between all models? I know it still works because if I'm lucky, and its the right temperature, it'll work!

atobe · 03-21-2008, 11:22 PM

wounds like a bad connection... take it out and try to clean the terminals

aych · 03-22-2008, 12:30 AM

which terminals? the ones going to the panel are sealed, and the ones in the "auto stick" i've cleaned out

fourdrinie · 03-22-2008, 12:41 AM

your problem is a dirty neutral safety switch located on automatic transaxle...needs to be taken apart and cleaned...
search for various posts describing this repair...

aych · 03-22-2008, 12:47 AM

i've tried searching for it in the gen1/2 forums. are you referring to the rest of the forums?

fourdrinie · 03-22-2008, 12:59 AM

Neutral Start Switch - Fixed!

fourdrinie · 03-22-2008, 01:00 AM

reverse lights not working

aych · 03-22-2008, 11:36 AM

hm. but its not my car wont turn over, it always does, its just the lacking of the brake lights and i can't force it into "second gear"

edit : nvm. i get what you mean, seems like too big of a hassle for it. I think i'll consider it again.