Gear Indicator Light Question

[josiahdwill]

Hello,

I just purchased a used 2015 Dodge Journey and noticed that the gear lights only indicate Reverse and Drive. Is this how that car is designed or am I missing a bulb?

 

Thanks,

JD

[Steven Harshbarger]

Strange, I've never really paid attention to that.  I'll check next time I drive it and report back.

[bfurth]

There's only one light for the transmission range indicator.  That you have two lights on indicates either the P and N are extraordinarily dirty, or there is something blocking them from underneath.  You'll need to disassemble the console to identify the root cause.

 

To remove the console cover:

Place shifter in Park

Disconnect negative battery cable

Remove shifter knob

Open the console lid

Remove coin holder and bin liner

Use a trim stick (plastic, don't use metal tools) to disconnect and remove the shifter bezel (extends up to the back of the console lid)

Remove the four bolts at the bottom of the console storage bin

Disconnect the wiring harness located near the shifter

Disconnect the USB harness located in front of the shifter

Remove the floor console

 

To remove/replace the light:

rotate the light socket 30 degrees counterclockwise and pull straight down

 

Installation of all is reverse of removal.

 

Given that you bought the vehicle a week ago, you could also ask the dealership to check it out for you.  That seems like it ought to be a basic safety issue.  For example, the Maryland safety inspection for sale/registration of a used vehicle requires that the gear range select indicator is accurate (PRND switch indicator properly shows what gear you have actually selected, and the transmission agrees with you).  I would argue that the ability to tell this in the dark is critical.  That means the light should work as designed.

[2late4u]

lol never have paid attention i guess went outside and checked since its dark out, all mine are lit up so take it back and show the dealership what it is doing.....and if you dont have a warranty on it i wouldn't worry about it...