Mine just started coming on in 5th gear today. It comes on and goes off. I don't think it should be a problem, but it is annoying. Does this happen to you?

 

Never happened to me, but a lot of people complain about it. I think it is something about the "5th gear switch" is out. Not sure tho, do a search for it cuz its been on here before.

 

5th gear switch is bad of disconnected if the shift light is coming on in 5th.

 

I don't have a shift light, so no.

 

Where is this 5th gear switch? I guess as long as you guys that know more about that stuff than I do don't think it will cause any problems i probably wont worry about it.

 

Easiest just to remove the light bulb. Does anyone actually rely on that light to shift?

 

The switch is mounted on the transmission.
When the switch is ON, it tells the ECU to ignore trying to light the SHIFT UP light...duh.


-Ted

 

just throw her in rev... i mean 6th, no biggie

 

Why didnt I think of that? I forgot all about that extra gear way down there.

 

mine started to do that once but then it just stopped, guess im lucky....damn electrical demons

 

How can I disable it without removing the light bulb?, is the switch necessary? What is the easy fix to get rid of this light all together?????

 

i had the same problem on my rodeo. the sensor connections from the clutch are either reversed or faulty. its annoying but doesnt affect anything. just make sure your reverse lights are'nt kicking on when you are driving. cops love that