Thanks for easy search items. My '02 just did this on the way home. Gauges and O/D switch not working.
I pulled the steering lower column shroud, ignition key cylinder, tilt stem, upper column shroud, removed clip holding O/D switch wire to the shifter boot.
The insulation of the O/D switch wire over the shifter pivot was worn partway through. A little electrical tape later and the reassembly of stuff now laying in the snow. Don't forget to replace fuse #45 like I did wondering why the fix ain't working. I didn't have any MINI fuses around so I used fuse #29 Customer Access, both 10 amp.
Just how my fix went. Thanks all.