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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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I noticed last night that there was no center console light whereby you can tell what position your transmission is in. Is this due to a faulty bulb or perhaps a fuse problem? Have a C5 Automatic

Can you give me some idea about how to fix this problem.

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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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Here you go

Trans Floor Shift Control Indicator Lamp Replacement
Remove the console to give access to the shift boot using these instructions from the Vette Essentials Website:

http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...t_install.html

• Remove the floor shift control (the ****!).
• Remove the floor shift control boot assembly.



• Remove the lamp socket.
• Remove the bulb from the lamp socket
• Install the bulb to the socket.
• Install the socket to the shift boot assembly.
Replace the console
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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Becareful removing that boot or you'll break the shift gear indicator and then you'll really be out some bucks.
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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I had the bulb problem and the indicator broke. Here is the post:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-in-first.html
It is still working.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 02:21 AM
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As I recall, I was able to pry out the clear plastic lens over the light and replace the bulb that way.
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