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light on gear selector
I've got a 79 F150 automatic with a tilt column. I've been searching all over this site to find out how to get the "gear selector" lights to work. They haven't worked since I got it a couple years ago. The only reason I know there are lights there is because they flickered on and off a couple times when I first got it, since then, nothing. I'm talking about the the that says whether you're in Park or Reverse or Drive and all the other gears. I've looked all over for the place where the bulb would be but I can't find it anywhere. Does anyone know how to fix it?!?
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light on gear selector
Noooo Stop right there!
All you have to do it remove the plastic trim piece on the column.
Then Reach up with a pair of needle-nose pliers and grab the bulb holder that the blue/red wire (don't pull on the wire until you won't mind re-soldering it)runs to.
It's a snap and takes about 5 minutes
Also, sorry it isn't a 194 bulb.
It is a mini-styled #89 bulb like for a flashlight.
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All you have to do it remove the plastic trim piece on the column.
Then Reach up with a pair of needle-nose pliers and grab the bulb holder that the blue/red wire (don't pull on the wire until you won't mind re-soldering it)runs to.
It's a snap and takes about 5 minutes
Also, sorry it isn't a 194 bulb.
It is a mini-styled #89 bulb like for a flashlight.
Dennis
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 24-Nov-02 AT 00:45 AM (EST)]Really? My 77 has a twist in socket just like in the back of the instrument panel that screws in from behind the steering wheel.
I guess they changed them in 78/79 Sorry about that
I guess they changed them in 78/79 Sorry about that
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That's okay.
I'll bring one in from the garage and post a photo.
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I'll bring one in from the garage and post a photo.
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light on gear selector
that's how my 79 acted when the wire broke off the light..... drove it that way 6 years...
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light on gear selector
>Really? My 77 has a twist in socket just like in the back of
>the instrument panel that screws in from behind the steering
>wheel.
>I guess they changed them in 78/79 Sorry about that
the difference is because he has a tilt column which was new for 78. hawkrod
>the instrument panel that screws in from behind the steering
>wheel.
>I guess they changed them in 78/79 Sorry about that
the difference is because he has a tilt column which was new for 78. hawkrod
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Noooo Stop right there!
All you have to do it remove the plastic trim piece on the column.
Then Reach up with a pair of needle-nose pliers and grab the bulb holder that the blue/red wire (don't pull on the wire until you won't mind re-soldering it)runs to.
It's a snap and takes about 5 minutes
Also, sorry it isn't a 194 bulb.
It is a mini-styled #89 bulb like for a flashlight.
Dennis
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All you have to do it remove the plastic trim piece on the column.
Then Reach up with a pair of needle-nose pliers and grab the bulb holder that the blue/red wire (don't pull on the wire until you won't mind re-soldering it)runs to.
It's a snap and takes about 5 minutes
Also, sorry it isn't a 194 bulb.
It is a mini-styled #89 bulb like for a flashlight.
Dennis
F.T.E. Assistant Administrator
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I dont know how you were able to get needle nose pliers behind the colllar.
I tried to get at that bulb and cant get it out.
Anybody have any ideas to get the bulb out of the steering column?
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It's the same as your dash lghts and also your side marker lights, steering wheel comes off and bulb is in a socket that twists into the turn signl assembly.You can get the bulb at any auto parts store I used a LED in mine.
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Ford or afteemarket? Can you post a photo? Would like to see it!
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1978/79 F100/350, Bronco & Econoline.
D8TZ-15A801-A .. Shift Indicator Dial Wire & Socket Assy-includes #1445 bulb / Use with Tilt Wheel.
D8TZ-15A801-B .. Shift Indicator Dial Wire & Socket Assy-includes #1445 bulb / Use without Tilt Wheel.
Shown here: 1973/79 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog / Illustration Section 36, Page 31.
Ask FTE member mikeo0o0o0 to scan and post this parts catalog pic.
D8TZ-15A801-A .. Shift Indicator Dial Wire & Socket Assy-includes #1445 bulb / Use with Tilt Wheel.
D8TZ-15A801-B .. Shift Indicator Dial Wire & Socket Assy-includes #1445 bulb / Use without Tilt Wheel.
Shown here: 1973/79 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog / Illustration Section 36, Page 31.
Ask FTE member mikeo0o0o0 to scan and post this parts catalog pic.