On the driver's side of the transmission (range select cable is attached to it).
switch is on side of transmission under the car
The switch for the backup light switch for an automatic transmission is located on the transmission where the shifting cable enters the transmission (The side of the transmission closest to the radiator),how about for the manual trans mission models?
You didn't state weather it was an Automatic or Manual transmission. Well any way they are both on the transmission. Manual transmission has a separate switch for the backup lights the automatic is built into the neutral safety switch on the transmission. Automatic switch is about $50.00. Manual switch is about $10.00. Hope you have a manual it is a lot cheaper.
It is combined with the neutral safety switch and mounts to the transmission where the shifter linkage is attached.
Standard or automatic transmission, they both are mounted to the transmission.
The neutral start switch mounted on your automatic transmission also serves as the back up lamp switch.
Located inside the transmission Check auto zone.com repair section
If you have an automatic transmission it is on top of he steering column just before it goes through the firewall. If you have a manual transmission it is on the transmission.
Try either at the lower end of steering column or attached to the linkage on the transmission
it is screwed into the side of the transmission on the front side of the van.
There is a switch in the transmission (manual) and I believe also automatic that triggers your backup lights when you move (change gears) into reverse. If the switch (in the transmission) does not touch (trigger) the backup light switch; or if the switch is not working; you will not have any reverse lights. Also , if you have had any changes in your transmission due to lifting the body, or changing the original transmission; the lever that triggers the switch may not be able to come in contact with the backup light switch in the transmission. If you have this switch replaced by a garage it may run around $160 for the switch and another $100 to $200 for labor. If the transmission does not trigger the backup light switch in the first place ,due to changes in the transmission, or a body lift; then changing the switch will not make any difference; the backup lights still will not work.
Automatic transmission, on the left side (drivers side) of the transmission. Standard transmission, on the clutch peddle assembly.