LED Front Turn Signals, now cause issues (Page 2/2)
Patrick AUG 24, 12:26 AM

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Originally posted by Blitz54:

Also, my shift light suddenly started working about a week ago. I had no idea mine was programmed for it. Lasted maybe 4 days then it stopped working again.



Consider that a blessing.


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Originally posted by Patrick Here:

As has already been suggested, the best thing to do in regards to the "SHIFT" light is to remove the bulb. In case you're not aware, the "SHIFT" light is to inform the driver of when to shift gears to help maintain the best fuel economy. Is that what anyone really wants, some incessant nanny telling you when to shift... over and over and over and over again?

I found it nothing more than a constant distraction. If a red light illuminates on my instrument panel, I want it to be indicating something important.
theogre AUG 24, 04:45 PM

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Originally posted by Blitz54:
Also, my shift light suddenly started working about a week ago. I had no idea mine was programmed for it. Lasted maybe 4 days then it stopped working again. I don't really need it, but knowing that it's SUPPOSED to be working makes me want to fix it now

Patrick and many others hate the shift light but any other dash light often have same problem.

Any dash lights doing things like is often the socket.
Socket and dash plastic around that can warp or break. Metal pieces can crack and be too weak if doesn't break completely and fail where connects to back board of the dash.

see http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/138175.html Instrument panel bulb layout.
cruffenach AUG 30, 03:14 AM

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Originally posted by Patrick:

Consider that a blessing.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Patrick Here:

As has already been suggested, the best thing to do in regards to the "SHIFT" light is to remove the bulb. In case you're not aware, the "SHIFT" light is to inform the driver of when to shift gears to help maintain the best fuel economy. Is that what anyone really wants, some incessant nanny telling you when to shift... over and over and over and over again?

I found it nothing more than a constant distraction. If a red light illuminates on my instrument panel, I want it to be indicating something important.



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When I first got my Fiero the idle and RPM overall was always high, so that light was literally just screaming SHIFT the entire time you drove it haha. Thankfully now that the idle is consistent and the engine is relaxed, it comes on at the proper timing. Yeah it's gimmicky, but it's got some charm that I can't help but love!

[This message has been edited by cruffenach (edited 08-30-2022).]

Patrick AUG 30, 04:02 AM

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Originally posted by cruffenach:

...it's got some charm that I can't help but love!



That reminds me of a couple of different girlfriends from years ago. Initially some unusual personality trait of theirs would "charm" me... but after the novelty wore off, it got damn irritating! lol
ArthurPeale AUG 31, 01:54 PM

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Originally posted by Patrick:

Consider that a blessing.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Patrick Here:

As has already been suggested, the best thing to do in regards to the "SHIFT" light is to remove the bulb. In case you're not aware, the "SHIFT" light is to inform the driver of when to shift gears to help maintain the best fuel economy. Is that what anyone really wants, some incessant nanny telling you when to shift... over and over and over and over again?

I found it nothing more than a constant distraction. If a red light illuminates on my instrument panel, I want it to be indicating something important.



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I want to figure out how to put in an aftermarket TPMS unit that will send a signal to illuminate a lamp if specs are out. Get rid of the SHIFT transparency and put in a universal TPMS symbol in it's place.