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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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Finally happened......
Lost my reverse light switch. Been waiting for it to go out.

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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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why, is this a common issue? How hard is it to replace?
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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It's a common issue with the NV4500 and NV5600 manual transmissions.

Surprised mine lasted this long.

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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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[QUOTE=MikeyB;2192854]It's a common issue with the NV4500 and NV5600 manual transmissions.



How can I tell which one I have?
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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The NV4500 is a 5 speed and the NV5600 is a 6 speed.
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My condolences on your loss.
My prayers are with you and your switch......
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeyB
Lost my reverse light switch. Been waiting for it to go out.

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I hear you. I have a spare in under the back seat waiting to go in as soon as mine bites the dust.
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Originally Posted by MikeyB
Lost my reverse light switch. Been waiting for it to go out.

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Are you watching your stock lift pump too? It has to be on borrowed time by now too, right?

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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by TexasCTD
Are you watching your stock lift pump too? It has to be on borrowed time by now too, right?

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Dude! You had to bring that up!! Hopefully Santa will be nice to me and there will be a Raptor pump in my stocking.

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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Dude! You had to bring that up!! Hopefully Santa will be nice to me and there will be a Raptor pump in my stocking.

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I thought Santa was bringing you a Walbro pump last Christmas......

You must have a been on his naughty list..., for not coming to see your friends in North Texas.

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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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I thought Santa was bringing you a Walbro pump last Christmas......

You must have a been on his naughty list..., for not coming to see your friends in North Texas.

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Naw, blew all my money on a firearm.

Oh wait, just did it again.

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Mikey,
Sorry about the umm, loss.
Is this common on the NV-5600s in the 2nd gens as well?

~Rob
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Replaced mine twice already. You must not back up enough.
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Naw, blew all my money on a firearm.

Oh wait, just did it again.

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There's no such thing as "blowing money on firearms", what's the matter w/ you? By the way, you ready for dove season???!!!

Oh yeah, I'm very sorry about your loss.
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I'm always ready for dove season! Wish I didn't have to drive so far just to hunt those little birds.......

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