how does it wire up to light up? is the computer grounding the wire to complete the path?

quote Originally posted by mmeyer86gt/gtp: Is the computer grounding the wire to complete the path?

Yes

so just ground pin 1 and it turns on correct?

The shift light is only good if you want to drive for maximum fuel economy. If you want to drive for maximum fun, the light will be on most of the time.

quote Originally posted by TopNotch: If you want to drive for maximum fun, the light will be on most of the time.

That's been my experience as well.

The shift light is nothing more than a distraction. IMO the fewer flashing red lights in the cluster the better.

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I always just remove the bulb for that thing. I agree it's just a distraction.

Not for economy in this case.
Used as indicator that sport shift is engaged

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quote Originally posted by CC Rider: Not for economy in this case.

???

What case?

quote Originally posted by CC Rider: Used as indicator that spot shift is engaged

What is "spot shift"? Who has it?

I think he meant sport shift. (like in the GTP trans).

Yup yup so us pin 1 on the cluster positive or a ground

just ground pin 1 and the light turns on!! worked like a charm

Yep, power from the fusebox comes through another pin (don't remember which number). So, for example, you could use an RPM activated switch to ground pin 1 and have a "real" shift light, while keeping a stock looking gauge cluster.

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quote Originally posted by Blacktree: ...you could use an RPM activated switch to ground pin 1 and have a "real" shift light

Hey, I like the sound of that. So, who's got instructions?

2 relays needed
One for the ground and one for the light

quote Originally posted by Blacktree: Yep, power from the fusebox comes through another pin (don't remember which number). So, for example, you could use an RPM activated switch to ground pin 1 and have a "real" shift light, while keeping a stock looking gauge cluster.

That's what I did.