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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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ok thanks for the tip

yeah i tried fixing it but it seems that it got burnt from the light and the plastic hardened and cracked. It is unfixable i guess, by the way ge me those pics whenever you can Ralphyc81@yahoo.com
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 12:42 AM
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This is what you have following shift boot replacement instructions and removing the PRNDL.


Then to get the indicator out


Mine was a little burnt and melted, also. Most likely that is what caused it to fail. I glued a piece of card stock to hold it together, there really isn't any stress on it so I hope it holds. Or check used parts like Gene's Kar Shop, maybe they have one lying around!


Good luck
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thanks gor the pics and instructions, really helpful, by the way how can i contact this Gene's Kar Shop i've never heard of them before.

Thanks
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www.geneskarshop.com
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Thanks for the info....
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Originally Posted by RandW

cool thanks
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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My 98 has 105k miles, and it broke today
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