Put a jumper wire across the terminals on the switch if the lights work (with ignition switch set to "on" position) switch is defective
For an automatic transmission, the switch is part of the Neutral Safety Switch. I have a '95 Camry and my switch works about 10% of the time. My mechanic has checked out the alignmnet and it is ok, so it looks like the switch contact is at fault. Price check with a local supplier said $238 for the part. I am seriously considering a manual override switch for the lights. That is too much money to turn a light on!
I have yet to do this on my 2005 Camry, but according to the Toyota Tech you must turn the key switch over (do not crank car) the check engine light will appear, now hold down the button on the odometer and at the same time turn the switch off than back on.
On the interior lights for the back seats, there is a switch. When you turn the switch to "Door" mode it will make the lights turn on when the door is opened.
You have a tail light burnt out.
I was told by my parts guy that the back up light switch is the same as the reverse light switch.
1996 was the switch over year from OBDI to OBDII so look for a second O2 sensor after the catalytic converter.
the back up light switch is located in the gear shifter console
switch is on the transmission
To wire a light switch to a light, you will need to connect the switch to the power source and the light fixture. Turn off the power, remove the cover plate, and disconnect the existing switch. Connect the wires from the switch to the corresponding wires in the wall and the light fixture. Secure the connections with wire nuts and screw the switch back into place. Turn the power back on and test the switch to ensure it is working properly.
It's next to the knock sensor and very hard to get to. You can see it if you remove the front right wheel and plastic protection shield behind it. Then you will need to point light toward back of the engine. You should be able to see the switch.
You can try to reset your brake light switch by unplugging the brake light switch and plugging it back in. If that does not solve your problem you will need to replace the brake light switch.
Normally there is no way you can stop this but the best way is to just switch it off completely and at the mains and leave it a couple of minutes and then switch it back on. Hope this is helpful!