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Jan 31, 2007 | 04:47 PM

ebisko

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Automatic shift dial indicator

Hi , I've been wondering if anyone has a fix or preferably a source for a new dial indicator. This part is discontinued at GM. Aftermarket dials are available for 84 - 89 models, but not for 90 - 96 models. Mine is a 94 auto. Thanks for any reply's. Earl.

Jan 31, 2007 | 05:11 PM

Chapindad

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I thought I saw them on Ebay the other night. One thing I have found is look up the parts on ebay and then visit their ebay store because it always has more parts then the lisiting.

Jan 31, 2007 | 05:21 PM

ovrebo1

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i have a 92 and when the sun hits the dash i can see a up shift light. is it saposed to work, or was it an option?

Jan 31, 2007 | 06:07 PM

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i have a 92 and when the sun hits the dash i can see a up shift light. is it saposed to work, or was it an option?

if you are dirving in d (third gear) above 45 mph at a steady speed, ie 60mph on freeway with cruse, the light will come on so you can be reminded to shift to overdrive for fuel econ.

see ya on the road

Jan 31, 2007 | 06:26 PM

ovrebo1

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if you are dirving in d (third gear) above 45 mph at a steady speed, ie 60mph on freeway with cruse, the light will come on so you can be reminded to shift to overdrive for fuel econ.

see ya on the road

, but it doesnt work like the later model chevy's that let you know when to shift for maximum fuel eficiency in all gears?

Jan 31, 2007 | 06:47 PM

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Is your shift position indicator broken or just discolored??

Jan 31, 2007 | 07:46 PM

Joe C

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...not really sure of your question, but i can relate some of this to my 85. when i did my interior resto, my shift indicator lens look like crap, the orange indicator needle was all faded. i disassembled the console, cleaned the inside of the lens with mild soap and water, polished the outer surface with mequirers plastic polish, and repainted the indicator needle with day-glo orange. put it all back together and it looks brand new. just some food for thought...

Jan 31, 2007 | 08:49 PM

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If yours is broken then used parts will save the day. If it just looks cruddy then the "clean-up" tip will work fine. Once you take the center console apart you will easily see how you can fix it.

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Jan 31, 2007 | 10:46 PM

ebisko

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Re: Automatic shift dial indicator

Hi, No the indicator on my console is just pitted and scratch marks. I've had the console apart several times and have tried to clean it up, but will try Joe C's idea about plastic polish , but I think it is to badly discoloured. Thanks again guy's. Earl.