Gear shift indicator light

[LarryAlida]

1977 Clipper w/Dodge chassis.The shift ind.on the steering column has no light showing in it.I have checked both Chilton & Haynes manuals.They show nothing at all on this light.I have not removed the steering wheel yet.Anyone know what I have to do? Thank You Larry.

[Bill Walker]

I've got the factory service manual for 75-76 100-800 Dodge trucks. I took a look last night -- not much help there either. It's in the wiring diagram (18 gauge orange wire) but it doesn't show up in the steering column break-out section or the electrical lighting section.

(In case anyone is interested,I got the above factory manual (1200 pages) just recently from Books4Cars.com for $29.95. They shipped in about a week.This is the "good book".)

Good luck
Bill Walker #3222

[LarryAlida]

Mr.Bill Thank you for the quick reply.I'm sending for the book.Larry.

[Richard Peterson]

You have to remove the steering wheel to locate the light for the shift indicator.  As I remember, it is under the turn signal assembly.  Before you remove the steering wheel, mark it's position so you'll replace it properly.  The light should come on when the van lights are on.
 

[Bill Walker]

Larry, I just visited Book4Cars.com again. I see the price has gone up from $29.95 to $49.95 for the truck factory manual I got. Must be depleted their supply -- supply demand thing on price.

While there, I just ordered their motorhome suppliment for 74-75 at $14.95. They showed 2 more left on these. I think there was also a 77-78 motorhome suppliment for $69.95 (getting a little too pricy?).

I'll let you know if the 74-75 suppliment is worth having.

Good luck with the shift light.

[Bill Walker]

Larry, now I see Books4Cars has a factory motorhome repair manual listed for '76 -- went back and changed my order. This might be better still. These are used books (in good shape) --guess you need to check from time to time to see what these guys have in stock.

Good luck again.