Backup light switch with C4 and Lokar shifter.

[70 Steed]

A PO converted my ‘70 Bronco to a C4. I put a Lokar cable shifter on it. I put a bracket with a switch to control the backup light. However the only switch I could find that would work is a light duty one where the linkage slides by and contacts the switch when in reverse. It is not a regular reverse light switch.

The switch usually fails after about a year and has to be replaced. I’m wondering if anyone here has the C4/Lokar combo and if you have come up with more durable switch/bracket combo.

Please post pics if you have.

 

[abn373]

I just put a switch on the dash (with a lighted indicator) and manually turn the back up lights on. Nice part is you can use them as work lights in a pinch.

Of course check your state laws, but it was a 100% legal remedy when I had it registered in PA for awhile and that state is EXTREMELY tough on the annual vehicle inspections. The only requirement was that the switch be lighted to indicate its on.

South Carolina doesn't have vehicle inspections or emissions.

 

[Viperwolf1]

Why not just use the stock c4 switch?

 

[70 Steed]

Why not just use the stock c4 switch?

You mean like this one?



My understanding is (from searching this forum) that it won’t work with the Lokar shifter. You are much more knowledgeable that I am so if there is a way to make it work let me know.

 

[Viperwolf1]

It just depends on how your cable connects to the C4. If you're using a bolt on lever adapter it may not be possible because they bolt on right where the switch goes. It wouldn't be difficult to fab up and weld on a lever that let's you use the switch. Or you might be using a stock C4 floor shift lever which would allow you to use the switch.

 

[garberz]

A PO converted my ‘70 Bronco to a C4. I put a Lokar cable shifter on it. I put a bracket with a switch to control the backup light. However the only switch I could find that would work is a light duty one where the linkage slides by and contacts the switch when in reverse. It is not a regular reverse light switch.

The switch usually fails after about a year and has to be replaced. I’m wondering if anyone here has the C4/Lokar combo and if you have come up with more durable switch/bracket combo.

Please post pics if you have.

Skip, do you have a neutral safety switch?

Mark

 

[70 Steed]

Skip, do you have a neutral safety switch?

Mark

Yes the neutral safety switch is part of the Lokar shifter and is on top of the shift linkage under the boot.