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Old May 12, 2015 | 12:08 PM
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How tough of a job is it to fix /replace gear shift indicator and light in gear shift ??? light is out and indicator is in 1st gear at all times ...xzo
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Old May 12, 2015 | 12:21 PM
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You have to remove the center console and glove box. Light is easy to fix. It's a 194 bulb. There is no replacement part for the indicator.
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Originally Posted by mrr23
You have to remove the center console and glove box. Light is easy to fix. It's a 194 bulb. There is no replacement part for the indicator.
No reason to remove the glove box that I know of. Simply removing the center console (has the center arm rest attached to the top of it) as well as the bezel surrounding the radio/HVAC controls will give you access to the shifter components.

Here are a couple of Word files that discuss replacing the light bulb as well as fixing a broken indicator - if that is what is wrong with your car.
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Old May 13, 2015 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by mrr23
You have to remove the center console and glove box. Light is easy to fix. It's a 194 bulb. There is no replacement part for the indicator.
I see often on Flea-bay replacements for the indicator and lens. Cost is around $25 if I remember correctly. I picked up one about a year ago on there. Otherwise I don't know of any other place to get replacements..
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Old May 13, 2015 | 11:36 PM
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Zip corvette sells the gear shift indicator as well HERE

Now the actual replacement I have researched is a chore. My understanding is you have to disassemble the gear shift control box to get to it.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
No reason to remove the glove box that I know of. Simply removing the center console (has the center arm rest attached to the top of it) as well as the bezel surrounding the radio/HVAC controls will give you access to the shifter components.

Here are a couple of Word files that discuss replacing the light bulb as well as fixing a broken indicator - if that is what is wrong with your car.
i didn't mean the one on the passenger side. i should have said radio bezel and arm rest.
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Originally Posted by AC1074
Zip corvette sells the gear shift indicator as well HERE

Now the actual replacement I have researched is a chore. My understanding is you have to disassemble the gear shift control box to get to it.
well now i know where to get one. i have taken the assembly apart trying to repair mine before. not a real chore to do.
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