[V8] Shift console light

[justin.bowers at comcast.net]

I'm pretty certain it can/should light up.   Back a few years ago when we owned two V8's, my wives did light up, while mine didn't - both were 1990 models.  It bothered me that hers did, but not enough to rip mine apart to attempt to replace the bulb - I read that it was a real pain to get to.

Justin


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Mike Arman <Armanmik at earthlink.net>
> > I was a bit surprised that Audi might opt out of illuminating the console 
> >>>even with the dash indicator.
> >>>The wiring diagram shows an "automatic transmission program switch light" 
> >>>Track #402 wich clearly shows a bulb.  it seems to run off the rear cigar 
> >>>lighter branch.  The diagram is a bit unclear as to whether it is just for 
> >>>the MES switch or the actual gear selector.
> 
> 
> Mine doesn't light up either, and I doubt is is supposed to.
> 
> I'm thinking the light is for the SEM switch - the phrase "automatic 
> transmission program switch light" dissects as follows after translation 
> into English:
> 
> "Light for the switch which *programs* the automatic transmission", in 
> other words, the light for the SEM (transmission programmer) switch.
> 
> If the light illuminated the shift bar in the console, it would be 
> called out as "automatic transmission gear indicator light for console" 
> or similar.
> 
> Always remember Ze Chermanss are Verrrry Prezeisse, nicht whar? And they 
> are also very literal.
> 
> 
> Mit freundliche gruss,
> 
> Mike Arman
> 90 Pearl, still terrorizing Toyota Prius's, for as long as the oil holds 
> out.
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