does any one know what i could possibly do to fix my 87 4runner so the
reverse lights are NOT always on??

 

First off welcome.
There should be a switch on the side of the trans that could be faulty. Should have 2 wires that connect to it.

 

cut the wires? lol, other than that i couldnt tell ya... OH OH there are 2 plugs down there, one for your reverse lights, the other for the 4wd indicator on your dashboard. unplug one and see what happens. and welcome.

 

thanks I will try that...
do I need to replace it with a new one?

 

That's wierd...I can never get mine to work....

 

Unpulg the switch, its the one on the pass side of the trans. I belive the 4WD indacator is on the Tcase. If its the switch the lights should go off, use a jumper wire to connect them and they should come back on. If that works you need a new switch, theyre like $20 and just about any parts store should have it. Very easy fix.