Auto Transmission Illumination Problem

[petayV8]

I was driving home the other day and noticed the auto trans shift selects were in darkness, i gave it a bit of a tap and it all lit up again. what a weird thing to go huh? anyone else? may see if i can take panels off if it purists because sometimes its hard to know where the gears are when its dark... prolly just a loose connection?

[is200 Newbie]

The gear selection should also show on the instrument panel on the dash?

[lexusisfan]

Having the same problem mate. Initially they would come on with the tapping, now they've gone completely.

[petayV8]

The gear selection should also show on the instrument panel on the dash?

Yes it does, but i tend to look at the shifter... this is force of habit after driving a focus auto without indicator and shifter easily put in wrong gear... getting used to just gently tapping the IS into drive now tho.... :)

[petayV8]

Having the same problem mate. Initially they would come on with the tapping, now they've gone completely.

Thats annoying, i hope it doesnt happen on mine, you planning to try and diagnose? if so let me know how it goes, visa versa.

[lexusisfan]

Sorry for the late reply. My car is due for servicing sometime in Jan / Feb and I will ask my mechanic to look into that if its straight forward.

If he gets it sorted, I will ask him how its done and will update you on this.

[petayV8]

I actually took off the panel to replace my ash tray light but totally forgot to have a snoop around. The reason i prolly forgot is because it actually hasnt happened for ages now, but will be good to know if your mechanic finds anything