Gear shift light for 2002 Wrangler?

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LSU Jeeper

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A few months ago, I noticed that the gear indicator on the floor console on my 2002 Wrangler Sport doesn't light. I know I've had her for 16 years but I cant recall if it ever lit up. I feel like a blind fool. Can anybody tell me if the gear indicator is supposed to light up or not?
 
There's a light that comes on with the headlights. Probably need a new bulb, or possibly a loose connection.
 
glwood said:
There's a light that comes on with the headlights. Probably need a new bulb, or possibly a loose connection.
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X2. Mine isn’t working anymore either, it’s just the bulb that needs to be replaced on mine.
 
The bulb is a 658 incandescent or a 194 LED.

You can get to it by gently prying up the shifter cover. There is a cable connected to the shifter indicator. Carefully remove the cable from the cover and you’ll find the light.
 
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Most likely the bulb as everyone said above. Whether you go LED or normal Bob it’s a three minute change out. Like they said above just gently pry up on the edges of the trim piece around the gear selector plate. I went LED because mine was out too when I got my jeep.
 
Heed the warnings about “gentle” prying. If it’s original the plastic plate and the components underneath are very brittle and replacements for that aren’t cheap!
 
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