Lights OUT??

[violator6090]

i have a 98 Trans Am automatic and the red lights on my shift pannel went out. what the hell is that all about and what can i do to fix it

[Marc04]

i gotta assume that the blub is burned out

[violator6090]

well yea but i need to know how to get to somthin like that

[Marc04]

i think you would have to remove the center consule. I'm not sure how to go about that. I don't own a 4th gen. sorry

[Jm93]

Dont take this the wrong way, but i am amazed.

where does the light come from? underneath the console. so what do you take off? the console.

no i havent done it before. but i thought it would be somewhat straightforward.

[violator6090]

i know right i cant believe somthing like that would go out for no reason...im tryin to find out if anyone knows if it could just be fixed with a simple fuse replacement though

[icelyte2004]

check your fuse panel on the left side of your dash, i had no dash lights one time. It was just a 20 amp fuse blown. good luck

[violator6090]

no its not the fuse it must be the bulb because all other lights work; only the one on my shift panel where PRDN321 are located dont work

[Robs71Nova]

Hey. I have never actually done it, but im pretty sure that you can get to the bulb through your middle storage compartment, where your right elbow rests while driving. Open it up and with a few screws that middle part inside the console should come out and you should come be able to get to the bulb through the back like that. Notice the EXTENSIVE use of the word SHOULD, becuase I have never even done it before, and haven't even looked at my car to see if it can be done. Thats the first thing id try to get to it becuase if i am right its only 2-3 screws and youll be right there.

If this doesnt work let me know and i will look at mine and see if i can find something.

Hope this helps

Rob

[violator6090]

alright i will try and get back to you thanks