NSS / backup lights question

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!

Got both lights to light up. The problem, was, indeed that both sockets were not grounding properly. Cleaned off the silicone grease. And then tested everything by process of elimination:

- tested the bulbs to make sure they worked
- made sure the purple wire going to the back had a solid 12v
- tested the sockets to see if grounding it to the body turned on the lights.

one light came on but had trouble with the other socket. took a dremel to the socket to clean off some of the surface rust, and when that still didn't work, took my channel locks and very slightly crimped the socket to make a better connection with the pins on the side of the bulb. and voila! it turned on!

i think next step is to hook it up via the NSS, and then test the reverse gear, but at least i know everything from the purple wire to the back works now. i will post an update later! :)