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Auto trans shifter light wiring?
« on: October 20, 2020, 18:33:32 »
Where do the wires for the light on the Auto trans shifter attach under the dash?

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Shifter light wiring?
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2020, 00:16:47 »
Where do the wires for the shifter light in an auto trans car attach under the dash?

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Re: Shifter light wiring?
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2020, 01:07:15 »
I believe the brown ground wire goes to the multiple grounding terminal behind the instrument cluster and the positive goes to the light switch, but I don't know which post on the switch, probably Pa since it should come on with the first click to the right.
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Re: Shifter light wiring?
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2020, 03:12:19 »
Alfred,
Thanks!  That would make sense as the wires are the same length and the headlight switch and ground point are close together.

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Re: Auto trans shifter light wiring?
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2020, 14:04:02 »
Dear friend

There is a lighted port in the ashtray which is lit only when headlights are on. You may use that circuit to light your shifter console on the floor.

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Re: Auto trans shifter light wiring?
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2020, 20:29:54 »
Thanks!