[Boston_Bruins30]

What is the purpose of this? I broke one of the wires coming out of this bolt. My jeep runs and drives no problem but I'm curious if I should fix it or not

 

[sinepome]

It's probably a safety wire to keep the blots from coming out.

 

[Boston_Bruins30]

I don't think so it has a plastic plug that plugs into the wire harness running over the trans

 

[Jerry Bransford]

That is for the Reverse switch for the backup light.

 

[Boston_Bruins30]

Ok thanks. Can I re solder it to fix it or is it just easier to replace the whole thing? It broke right where the wire goes into the bolt.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

I like to solder busted connections but if it broke right where it enters the switch, you may be SOL. Personally I'd do everything I could to repair the broken connection rather than replace the switch.

 

[Boston_Bruins30]

I'll try fixing it first. Can I just unbolt the switch and take it out or should I leave it in and try fixing it?