The reverse lights in my 87' Fiero GT (2.8L 5 Speed) are not working when the car is in reverse. I tried jumping the connection everything worked fine. This leads me to believe the switch has gone bad on me. I have spent the last week trying to hunt down this part. I found one in Bronx, New York, but the guy wants $85 for the part and $15 to ship it because it is discountinued. Are there any other options for this? I really do not want to drop a hard earned $100 for a switch. Any help would be great.

Thanks,
Jeff

I'm also looking for the same switch. Disassembled mine and attempted to repair it with some bumper adhesive, but it's just too strong so after you put it in reverse a few times, the lights just stay on.

When you took your switch off what wrench size did you use? Was it hard to pull, because I am beginning to think I may try to repair it myself.

Thanks,
Jeff

Gee, that was quite some time ago. I can't quite recall the size, but I do remember it was kinda difficult to get out simply because of where it's located on the transmission. I think I used some PB Blaster to loosen it a little and then loosened it from the back side of the connection, or the side closest to the rear window.

Okay thanks. I think I may try to pull it tonight and see if its anything simple. Boy that would be nice, but nothing ever seems to be simple on this cars. Learned that putting dew wipes on...

Hahah, yeah, dew wipes can put up quite the fight. Not everything is complicated... Just almost everything.

I had the same problem, this switch has been working for me: AIRTEX Part # 1S5118

Got it from RockAuto.com for $20.99

I got a switch for an 88 Beretta, you could try the following applications.

Sometimes a part for the Fiero is said to be unavailable, but it's listed under another application.

BUICK SKYHAWK (1988 - 1989)
BUICK SKYHAWK CUSTOM (1983 - 1987)
BUICK SKYHAWK LIMITED (1983 - 1987)
BUICK SKYHAWK SPORT (1986 - 1987)
BUICK SKYHAWK T-TYPE (1983 - 1986)
BUICK SKYLARK CUSTOM (1985 - 1988)
BUICK SKYLARK LIMITED (1985 - 1988)
BUICK SOMERSET (1986 - 1987)
BUICK SOMERSET LIMITED (1986 - 1987)
BUICK SOMERSET T-TYPE 1986
CADILLAC CIMARRON (1983 - 1988)
CHEVROLET BERETTA (1987 - 1989)
CHEVROLET BERETTA GT 1989
CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1983 - 1990)
CHEVROLET CAVALIER CL 1983
CHEVROLET CAVALIER CS (1983 - 1987)
CHEVROLET CAVALIER RS (1986 - 1988)
CHEVROLET CAVALIER TYPE-10 (1983 - 1985)
CHEVROLET CAVALIER VL (1988 - 1990)
CHEVROLET CAVALIER Z24 (1986 - 1990)
CHEVROLET CORSICA (1987 - 1989)
CHEVROLET CORSICA LTZ 1989
OLDSMOBILE CALAIS (1985 - 1987)
OLDSMOBILE CALAIS SUPREME (1985 - 1987)
OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CALAIS (1988 - 1990)
OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CALAIS INTERNATIONAL (1988 - 1990)
OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CALAIS S (1989 - 1990)
OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CALAIS SL (1988 - 1990)
OLDSMOBILE FIRENZA (1983 - 1988)
OLDSMOBILE FIRENZA GT (1986 - 1987)
OLDSMOBILE FIRENZA LC (1986 - 1987)
OLDSMOBILE FIRENZA LX (1983 - 1987)
OLDSMOBILE FIRENZA S (1983 - 1987)
OLDSMOBILE FIRENZA SX (1983 - 1985)
PONTIAC GRAND AM (1985 - 1988)
PONTIAC GRAND AM LE (1985 - 1990)
PONTIAC GRAND AM SE (1986 - 1990)
PONTIAC J2000 (1983 - 1984)
PONTIAC J2000 SUNBIRD 1984
PONTIAC J2000 SUNBIRD LE 1984
PONTIAC J2000 SUNBIRD SE 1984
PONTIAC SUNBIRD (1985 - 1988)
PONTIAC SUNBIRD GT (1986 - 1990)
PONTIAC SUNBIRD LE (1985 - 1990)
PONTIAC SUNBIRD SE (1985 - 1990)

The size is 22mm but this is also very close to 7/8inch. Two choices for tools. One is to use a 1/2" drive oxygen sensor socket. This will be a 7/8 deep socket with a groove cut out of the size to clear the wires. Second is a six point flare crowsfoot 7/8" wrench that is a very short wrench that a long socket extension can be attached to. You have to put the trans into the right gear (first I think) for the most clearance for the socket. Use a long 1/2 extension fished up past the vacuum can on the rear firewall and attach a ratchet. You can now get the leverage to break the switch loose. Collectors Auto Supply had the switches a while ago. They are in Oregon State I think