P1753

Code

DAEWOO P — Powertrain

R shift pos. indic. lamp

Brand: DAEWOO

Type: P — Powertrain

Views: UK: 14 EN: 40 RU: 25

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Causes

Burnt-out indicator bulb or LED in instrument cluster
Open or short in lamp wiring or connector
Poor ground or corroded connector at lamp or module
Faulty instrument cluster or dash lamp driver
Faulty transmission range (park/neutral/gear) switch or reverse position sensor
Blown fuse or power supply fault to the cluster/lamps

Symptoms

Reverse (R) indicator on dash does not illuminate when transmission is in R
Reverse indicator stays on continuously or flickers
No change in indicator when moving into and out of reverse
Possible related fault codes for PRNDL or range sensor
In some vehicles, backup lights may be affected if the same switch is used

What to check

Retrieve freeze frame data and confirm P1753 is current or historic
Visually inspect instrument cluster, connectors, and wiring for damage or corrosion
Check related fuses and power supply to instrument cluster/lamps
Verify reverse lamp behavior in reverse gear (observe dash and backup lights if applicable)
Measure voltage at the indicator lamp connector with ignition ON and with transmission in R
Check continuity and ground of the lamp circuit

Signal parameters

Ignition ON, engine OFF: instrument cluster lamp supply ≈ battery voltage (≈12 V)
With transmission in R: lamp control output should provide supply/ground to light lamp (driver dependent) or signal to cluster
Indicator lamp (bulb) typical resistance: a few ohms to tens of ohms (varies by lamp type); LED modules will show higher resistance and different behavior
Range/switch sensor outputs to TCM/BCM typically 0–5 V or switched ground/high depending on design
No voltage or stuck voltage when changing gear indicates open, short, or driver failure

Diagnostic algorithm

Confirm code and note whether it is current or intermittent. Check for related DTCs.
Verify operator complaint: cycle ignition and move transmission into R, observe dash R lamp and backup lamps (if applicable).
Inspect fuses and power supply for instrument cluster and related modules. Replace blown fuses if found and retest.
Visually inspect instrument cluster and wiring harness for damage, corrosion, or loose connectors at the cluster and at the transmission reverse switch.
With a DVOM, backprobe the indicator lamp connector at the cluster: check for battery voltage on the feed and correct switching signal/ground when in R. If no feed, trace power fuse/relay circuit.
Check continuity from cluster lamp connector to ground or to the reverse switch as applicable. Repair open/shorts.
Test or bench-check the cluster lamp (bulb or LED). Replace cluster lamp or cluster assembly if lamp module is dead.
Verify operation of the transmission reverse/position switch: check switch wiring and signal to the TCM/BCM. Replace switch if it fails to change state when in R.
If wiring and components test good, test the cluster driver output and the TCM/BCM driver. Replace faulty module if confirmed.
After repairs, clear codes and perform functional test by cycling through gears and confirming proper indicator behavior and that P1753 does not return.

Likely causes

Blown bulb or LED failure in cluster
Disconnected or corroded connector at cluster or reverse switch
Open circuit in lamp feed or ground wire
Failed reverse position switch in transmission
Cluster lamp driver transistor failure

Fault status

⚠️ Status

P1753 — Reverse shift position indicator lamp circuit malfunction detected. The control module has detected an abnormal signal or circuit condition for the R (Reverse) indicator lamp (open, short, incorrect voltage or driver fault).

🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium

⏱️ Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours

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P1753 — R shift pos. indic. lamp