Automatic transmission gear indicator?

91 V-Spec · Post by **91 V-Spec** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 3:52 pm

Does anyone out there know if the auto tranny gear indicator alongside the gearstick is meant to be backlit?

It has a dayglo spot visible through the "window" next to each letter, P, N, D etc, but that doesn't help me much at night, the cabin being as dark as the inside of a cow.

I presently have to count the clicks, and if I lose count, cautiously press the gas pedal to see what gear I'm in. Not always the safest way to find out!

Yes I know the MX5 wasn't designed for an auto, so I'm not going to complain...

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:19 pm

Yes it should be lit. I used to have a '92 1.6NA Vspec auto.

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91 V-Spec · Post by **91 V-Spec** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:46 pm

Thanks, it is worth pulling the console apart then!
Sick of having to use my phone screen to check it... I wonder if that's illegal now too?

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:09 pm

i just did a manual conversion last weekend this is the bulb you want to replace

ps i have an auto gearbox if anyone wants it or itll go into scrap

91 V-Spec · Post by **91 V-Spec** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:31 pm

Ah brilliant! Is it as hard to access as it looks like it is?

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:37 pm

not once you take the consol out
if you stop in at my work on monday i can change it for you

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91 V-Spec · Post by **91 V-Spec** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:47 pm

Oh perfect, only a few blocks from my work! Hang on, I'll PM you...

91 V-Spec · Post by **91 V-Spec** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:57 pm

Thanks for that mate!
Definitely a lot less hassle than replacing it myself!
Ten points and a blatant plug for Cole at Bodyworks Panelbeaters!