Tilt Column Shift Indicator Light Out Help.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BCOWANWHEELS · 07-04-2007, 03:59 PM

Hey Guys My Automatic Trans Gear Indicator Light Is Out On My Column. Anybody Know Where The Bulb Is And How Much I Have Todissasemble The Column To Change It ?
Thanks
Bob In Tn.

71tahoe · 07-04-2007, 04:02 PM

If I'm not mistaken (someone correct me if I am) the shift indicator light had a fibre optic cable from one of the lamps in the dash.

71MUTT · 07-04-2007, 04:05 PM

I know on my 71, it has a fiber type cable that runs light from the back of the dash panel.(gauge cluster) I think it hooks up to the light for the speedometer or gas gauge.

71MUTT · 07-04-2007, 04:10 PM

Find the bulb in the dash that has the fiber optic wire hooked to it. That would be the one to change.

Bob Moore · 07-04-2007, 04:12 PM

Wheels - Tilt columns use a regular bulb. It is located below the gear lens. 2 small phillips head screws will allow the lens housing to come off. The bulb is covered with a stainless piece that has a small slit that filters the light. Often times a green plastic cap also filters the brightness.

2 screws and a small pick is all you need.

Good luck - Bob

70GMCer · 07-04-2007, 06:17 PM

That's how mine is

Longhorn Man · 07-04-2007, 09:42 PM

tilt is in the column, non tilt goes to the inst panel, should be the inner lamp on the fuel guage. if the dash lights work but no perndle light on a non tilt, then your fiber optic cable is either broken or disconnected.

Huck · 07-05-2007, 08:15 AM

No fiber optic on TILT columns. Just a small bulb mounted below the shift indicator. YOu might want to make sure the GREY wire is plugged into under the dash ---it is a single unique wire that comes down along with the tilt wiring harness. This wire is the source for the 12V going to the bulb. Make sure it is plugged in before you start taking things apart. Huck

BCOWANWHEELS · 07-05-2007, 11:38 AM

Huck,
Where Does The Gray Wire Plug Into Exactly ?
Thanks Guys
Bob

**Shock_Me** · 07-05-2007, 12:20 PM

Bob,

It plugs into the fuse panel.

Pete

BCOWANWHEELS · 07-05-2007, 02:23 PM

thanks pete. i,ll check it tonight. know exactly where on the pannel ?
bob

BCOWANWHEELS · 07-05-2007, 10:23 PM

Well I Checked The Gray Wire For Hookup And It Wasnt Hooked Up. So I Hooked It Up Still No Light. So Then I Got My Test Light Out And I Do Have Power To The Center Terminal Of The Light Socket Now So This Means No Ground.... Where Does The Tilt Column Ground At. And I Did Install A New Bulb And Another One Also Just To Be Sure New Bulb Wasnt Bad. Wheres The Ground ??????? Socket Isnt Corroded.....
Bob

07-04-2007, 03:59 PM	#1
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Tilt Column Shift Indicator Light Out Help.... Hey Guys My Automatic Trans Gear Indicator Light Is Out On My Column. Anybody Know Where The Bulb Is And How Much I Have Todissasemble The Column To Change It ? Thanks Bob In Tn. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

07-04-2007, 04:02 PM	#2
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Tilt Column Shift Indicator Light Out Help.... If I'm not mistaken (someone correct me if I am) the shift indicator light had a fibre optic cable from one of the lamps in the dash.

07-04-2007, 04:05 PM	#3
71MUTT Can't ReMember Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando area Posts: 258	Re: Tilt Column Shift Indicator Light Out Help.... I know on my 71, it has a fiber type cable that runs light from the back of the dash panel.(gauge cluster) I think it hooks up to the light for the speedometer or gas gauge. __________________ Adversity doesn't test your character; it reveals it. 71 C-10 LWB 350/TH350. I purchased it in 1978 for $1400. I'm currently abusing it daily. (when it's running ) Last edited by 71MUTT; 07-04-2007 at 04:07 PM.

07-04-2007, 04:10 PM	#4
71MUTT Can't ReMember Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando area Posts: 258	Re: Tilt Column Shift Indicator Light Out Help.... Find the bulb in the dash that has the fiber optic wire hooked to it. That would be the one to change. __________________ Adversity doesn't test your character; it reveals it. 71 C-10 LWB 350/TH350. I purchased it in 1978 for $1400. I'm currently abusing it daily. (when it's running )

07-04-2007, 04:12 PM	#5
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Tilt Column Shift Indicator Light Out Help.... Wheels - Tilt columns use a regular bulb. It is located below the gear lens. 2 small phillips head screws will allow the lens housing to come off. The bulb is covered with a stainless piece that has a small slit that filters the light. Often times a green plastic cap also filters the brightness. 2 screws and a small pick is all you need. Good luck - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

07-04-2007, 06:17 PM	#6
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Tilt Column Shift Indicator Light Out Help.... That's how mine is __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

07-04-2007, 09:42 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Tilt Column Shift Indicator Light Out Help.... tilt is in the column, non tilt goes to the inst panel, should be the inner lamp on the fuel guage. if the dash lights work but no perndle light on a non tilt, then your fiber optic cable is either broken or disconnected.

07-05-2007, 08:15 AM	#8
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Tilt Column Shift Indicator Light Out Help.... No fiber optic on TILT columns. Just a small bulb mounted below the shift indicator. YOu might want to make sure the GREY wire is plugged into under the dash ---it is a single unique wire that comes down along with the tilt wiring harness. This wire is the source for the 12V going to the bulb. Make sure it is plugged in before you start taking things apart. Huck

07-05-2007, 11:38 AM	#9
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Tilt Column Shift Indicator Light Out Help.... Huck, Where Does The Gray Wire Plug Into Exactly ? Thanks Guys Bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

07-05-2007, 12:20 PM	#10
Shock_Me Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 591	Re: Tilt Column Shift Indicator Light Out Help.... Bob, It plugs into the fuse panel. Pete

07-05-2007, 02:23 PM	#11
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Tilt Column Shift Indicator Light Out Help.... thanks pete. i,ll check it tonight. know exactly where on the pannel ? bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

07-05-2007, 10:23 PM	#12
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Tilt Column Shift Indicator Light Out Help.... Well I Checked The Gray Wire For Hookup And It Wasnt Hooked Up. So I Hooked It Up Still No Light. So Then I Got My Test Light Out And I Do Have Power To The Center Terminal Of The Light Socket Now So This Means No Ground.... Where Does The Tilt Column Ground At. And I Did Install A New Bulb And Another One Also Just To Be Sure New Bulb Wasnt Bad. Wheres The Ground ??????? Socket Isnt Corroded..... Bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

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