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It's a very common problem. Here's a quote from an earlier post of mine. Most likely number 2
"For the reverse light situation, there are three things that you should check:
1. Check the reverse light bulbs...make sure the contacts are clean, put in new bulbs if you have to.
2. Check the wiring in the trunk to the left hand side...it'll be wrapped in black...uh, wrap. You might have to slice it open with an x-acto...but be careful. There's a chance that the reverse light wire snapped right in half, it's a pretty common problem, happened to me as well. I think it's a green one but check them all out.
3. Your neutral safety switch (by the transaxle) is either dirty, needs to be adjusted, or just really worn out. If it's dirty, it can be cleaned. If it's worn out, you have to get it replaced and it's like $450 at the dealership! Try this test...tell someone to stand behind your car and shift through Park, Reverse, and Drive really slowly, of course with your foot on the brake. If the reverse lights come on for a slightest moment, most likely it just needs to be adjusted. It's a matter of loosening a bolt or two, moving the switch, and then retightening it.
I had a problem a few years ago where my reverse lights, and some brake lights weren't working. My light on the dash was on too. I went through all of the above, but dumb-ass me started with the safety switch. I took it apart, and cleaned it myself...back then I didn't even own a Haynes manual, I had to borrow it from the public library (get Haynes, not Chilton) Still had the same problems. Then I saw the snapped wiring, fixed that, and then I replaced the bulbs. Everything has been working fine since...."
Good luck!
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