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Workman GTX Gasoline Page 5 − 25 Electrical System
Reverse Alarm Switch (If Equipped)
The optional reverse alarm switch is a normally open
proximity switch that is secured to the spanner bar that
is attached to the engine and transaxle (Fig. 32). When
vehicle is equipped with the optional reverse alarm, the
audio alarm should sound whenever the shift lever is
placed in the reverse position.
The alarm switch is in its normal open position when the
dash mounted shift lever is either in the neutral or the for-
ward position. When the shift lever is in the reverse posi-
tion, a tab on the shift arm attached to the transaxle is
positioned near the reverse switch causing the alarm
switch to close. The closed alarm switch is used to acti-
vate the reverse alarm.
Switch Testing
1. Park vehicle on a level surface, stop engine, engage
parking brake and remove key from the key switch.
Place vehicle shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
2. Raise and support cargo bed to access the reverse
alarm switch near the transaxle.
3. Locate the reverse alarm switch below the transaxle
shift arm (Fig. 32).
4. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the re-
verse alarm switch.
5. With the use of a multimeter (ohms setting), test for
continuity across the two (2) switch terminals. There
should not be continuity (infinite ohms) when the dash
mounted shift lever is either in the neutral or the forward
position. There should be continuity (zero ohms) when
the shift lever is in the reverse position.
6. Replace reverse alarm switch if testing determines
that it is faulty.
7. After switch testing is completed, connect the wire
harness connector to the alarm switch.
8. Lower and secure cargo bed.
Switch Adjustment
The reverse alarm switch can be moved in the spanner
bar slot to ensure that the target end of the switch is near
the shaft arm tab when the dash mounted shift lever is
in reverse. If necessary, the tab on the shift arm can be
bent to reduce the clearance between the tab and the
alarm switch. Make sure that there is no contact be-
tween the switch and the shift arm tab after adjustments
are made.
1. Transaxle shift arm
2. Shift arm tab
3. Reverse alarm switch
Figure 32
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1. Transaxle
2. Spanner bar
3. Shift lever
4. Lock nut
5. Reverse alarm switch
6. Switch plate
7. Carriage screw
Figure 33
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