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Gearbox Switches on Non-Overdrive Unit

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My 72 Tr has two switches on the top of the gearbox, one on each side. One switch is for the reverse lamp. Does anyone know what the other switch is for? I can't seem to locate it in any of the Big 3 catalogs.

Could it be that there are two reverse lamp switches; one for each lamp??

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One is a reverse light switch and the other may be a seat belt interlock switch.
 
TR6 Bill, I thought it might be the seat belt switch but couldn't figure out why there would be a seatbelt switch on the gearbox. What do you suppose it does?
 
Hi Soup

According to Nelson Riedel:

"Seatbelt Interlock & Neutral Safety Switch (72-75 TR6): This switch is located on the right side of the top cover and is operated when the gearbox is shifted out of neutral. The switch is connected to the seatbelt module. For the '72, '73 and '75, this switch is used in connection with the seatbelt and door switches to sound the seatbelt warning. The '74 uses a more intrusive arrangement, preventing the starter relay from operating unless the gearbox is in neutral and the seatbelts are fastened."

Hope that helps
Alistair
 
Hope that helps
Alistair[/quote]

Are you kidding, that was an excellent explanation, thanks a lot.
 
Hey Soup, Maybe you got OD and didn't know it!
 
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