Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
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Gear Lever position indicator not illuminated. FIXED
My wife drove the D3 for the first time the other night and asked noticed the centre console around the gear lever doesn't light up with gear position ie PRND. As it was dark she couldn't see which gear she was on. I had sort of noticed but from driving in daylight just new how many clicks needed to move from P to D etc.
I take it there is not a bulb or fuse to simply fix this? Could there be a loose connector somewhere? The dash display shows the position if you know where to look.
Any ideas chaps please. Can't even work out how the trim around the gear selector comes off.[/b]
Last edited by ClassikFan on 6th Feb 2017 1:35 pm. Edited 1 time in total
1st Feb 2017 1:17 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
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Anyone?
I can't be the only person to have this issue? Surely?
1st Feb 2017 10:41 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10551
Coykd be loose connector under it.
When you move it left to sport does M/S light up orange?
1st Feb 2017 10:54 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
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I've not tried putting it into sport yet, will try tomorrow.
1st Feb 2017 11:26 pm
marco 110
Member Since: 15 Nov 2009
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Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
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That's for the 8 speed box Marco, mines a D3.
1st Feb 2017 11:39 pm
Landie71
Member Since: 23 Oct 2012
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
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I had the same problem on my 05 D3 when I got it - turned out I needed to replace LED panels. Ended up getting the black plate with the LED's on at the bottom of the gear leaver - don't remember it being crazy price though
2nd Feb 2017 8:30 am
ClassikFan
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Location: Surrey
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I get no illumination when in sport mode also. It is a bit scary to know how much force to use to get the cover off to have a look, don't want to break it.
2nd Feb 2017 9:49 am
ClassikFan
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Location: Surrey
Posts: 1044
Landie71 wrote:
I had the same problem on my 05 D3 when I got it - turned out I needed to replace LED panels. Ended up getting the black plate with the LED's on at the bottom of the gear leaver - don't remember it being crazy price though
Thanks for that Landie71.
Think I'm on the right track now, need a new one of these;
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3rd Feb 2017 1:19 pm
ClassikFan
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Location: Surrey
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Before I splashed out on new panel I decided to have a look to see if I could see anything obviously wrong first.
Did a bit of research on how to dismantle the centre console - thanks DISCO3.CO.UK - and this afternoon I set to work. Must point out I'm not a mechanic but happy to try my hand at this sort of thing.
First part was removing gear knob, into N and then a good upward tug and off it comes!
Next remove EPB screw and rubber moulding under 12v sockets
and then squeeze fingers under the cup holders and pull hard
Pull it up all the way back to the centre armrest cubby and with the lid open the whole panel comes away. Under here are the wires for EPB and Terrain Response control, after unplugging these I can see shifter panel cable was not connected (result!!)
Here it is plugged back in
and checked to see the indicator light was now illuminated
It is lit believe me!
While it was all apart took the opportunity to clean everything up
and got the Meguiars to work on the shiny knob
Before
After
As I was feeling brave I popped the H trim off around the radio to see if I could find why there is an occasional rattle around the airvent
but after checking all screws were tight I founl alittle bit of play in the upper glove box hinge, just visible here
Will leave that for another day but all in all pleased with a good result and all back together with a healthy red gear position illumination.
Saved myself £50 on buying a new part and had a bit of fun learning more about my D3.
Incidentally, when I plugged the LED power lead back on I discovered it wouldn't fit due to one of the connector prongs being bent as though someone had tried to force the connection without lining it up properly. I guess they gave up trying and just left it undone. I know the previous owner had had the EPB repaired in the recent past so this likely stems from that.
5th Feb 2017 7:16 pm
ClassikFan
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Location: Surrey
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Sucess!
6th Feb 2017 1:15 pm
petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
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Excellent stuff Peter
6th Feb 2017 1:42 pm
plocker
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Location: Preston
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Good work, it is nice (and rare) when you can fix them without spending a penny! 05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
6th Feb 2017 4:52 pm
ClassikFan
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Location: Surrey
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yeah feels good! so glad I didn't rush into buying the part
I'm sure what I have saved will be spent elsewhere soon enough
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