Jeep TJ/LJ Automatic PRNDL center console red marker question

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On my 2006 LJ where the shifter handle is marked with PRND21 there is a RED plastic piece to indicate what gear you are in. Mine looks exactly like the one in this photo where the red plastic covers the square to the right and halfway covers the actual letters PRND21. Are they all like that or should the red plastic piece cover completely behind the letters.

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On my 2006 LJ where the shifter handle is marked with PRND21 indicator is it has a RED plastic piece to indicate what gear you are in. Mine looks exactly like the one in this photo where the red plastic covers the square to the right and halfway covers the actual letters PRND21. Are they all like that or should the red plastic piece cover completely behind the letters.

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The bezels are all the same, even used in other Jeep models. Likely has more to do with how your console is installed and where it locates relative to the shift lever. If you were to remove that bezel and stick your finger through the hole for the shift lever, you can move the plastic from side to side, causing the red indicator bar to move accordingly. Note in the photo you provided that the hole is pushed to it's left limit, and the red partially shows in the character. Slide that to the right and it will "fix" itself.
 
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i went out to my LJ, removed the shift handle (pulled it off without smacking myself in the face), and pulled the ENTIRE PRNDL21 cover off and cleaned it really well and looked at how it was constructed. The red is actually. not designed to be seen behind the PRNDL21 letters assuming the shift level is in the center of the hole in the picture in post #1 but its not an exact mount so you're inherently going to see the red partially behind the letters. I guess if it ain't broke don't fix it. Was just curious.
 
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