jovette

I was driving my '00, A4, Coupe last night, and noticed that there was no light under the center console transmission shift indicator. I can't remember if there ever was, but seems like there should be, so one could see what gear you're in at night. So, can anyone tell me if this area should have a light, and if so, can you tell how to go about checking / replacing the bulb?

Thanks!

blown in n.c.

There's on on the HUD in my 02, never noticed on the cluster though.

Humanoid 2.0

There is no gear indicator on the HUD.

RedY2K

Yes, the A4 does have a light so you can see what gear you're in at night.

bighank

My 98 has a light. Its a PITA to get to. Have to remove the bottom of the boot. Must remove center console and a lot more. Then you can get a small screwdriver in to release CAREFULLY the PLASTIC hold downs holding the bottom of the boot shift mechanism to the base.
A FUN JOB for sure. GOOD LUCK BIGHANK

vetred

Actualy, yes, there Is a "night light" for the manuals Its dim, but I think that the Idea!

jovette

Thanks for the response.

Does anyone have detailed, step by step instructions for removal of the center console, and shift boot for an automatic, necessary to replace the shift indicator light bulb?

RedY2K

This may help.

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/pat...rInstall.shtml

bighank

Pictures look good on last post. If you have an AUTOMATIC you must remove the shift **** by removing what looks like a large cable staple in the BACK of the ****. A small screwdriver will do the trick or use a pick to get it started. I beleive you said you have an automatic.
Detailed VERBAL instructions are in the GM shop manual The diagrams they provide are helpful but not very detailed. Don't have to remove boot from the shaft only the **** and slide bottom of boot housing up on the shaft to get to the light.

jovette

Thanks to all for the replies. Great instructions! Should be a snap to do, just will take a little time.

jimcork1

Ok nothing is as simple as it looks. I need to change my indicator and still haven't seen enough detail how to remove the boot/shifter **** on my auto. Great on manual but not a clue yet on the auto. Anyone made any better photos or details would be appreciated.

Smoken1

Better be careful if you break that little orange piece you will need a new shifter assy..
Read thru this thread--http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-general/2983397-replacing-the-a4-shift-indicator-bulb-with-an-led.html

jimcork1

Zip products sells the orange indicator and lens for about $25.00 shipped. I have completed the job, pulled console, boot, and the indicator, and replaced it with the Zip replacement part.

No need to buy the entire shifter call zip for the part.

Toughest part was getting the boot around the bezel for the new lens.

65GGvert

That wasn't an automatic. I'm interested in the instructions for an A4 as well.

jp260z

FYI: All one has to do is carefully pry upward and off the indicator bezel to access the bulb. NO removal of the **** or boot or anything else!

jimcork1

For the indicator replacement a few photos of my disassembly and changing the part with the new Zip replacement part.

GCG

No need to pull console, radio bezel or boot. Details here with instructions to replace original bulb with LED.

Wahoo12

How do I remove the light guide without breaking the orange selector?

Great pictures.

Wj

jp260z

Carefully.........it is not difficult, just pry up the lens with a box knife or knife blade. Set the lens aside and then the bulb is easy to replace. Assembly of the lens is a bit tricky, but not too difficult.

bighank

Since I posted the comment about removing the shifter boot my red indicator has broken. Found the ZIP replacement part on the ZIPCORVETTES website. Can you just pop off the old diffuser and red plastic indicator without removing the whole boot. If so how?