Weird Question - does your gear selection (PRNDM) illuminate at night?

[CMU_Chip]

Weird question... I just noticed my center console gear selection (PRNDM) don't illuminate at night. Has anyone else experienced this? Or do they not illuminate? the GOAT mode knob illuminates

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[Theherofails]

Weird question... I just noticed my center console gear selection (PRNDM) don't illuminate at night. Has anyone else experienced this? Or do they not illuminate? the GOAT mode knob illuminates

Doesn't illuminate.

 

[1975U15]

Yup. One of my few dislikes. It’s painted on and looks cheap as hell.

 

[myrealname123]

Yup. One of my few dislikes. It’s painted on and looks cheap as hell.

I'm curious what the dislike is. Just that it's painted on, or that you actually look down to see what gear you're in?

 

[1975U15]

I'm curious what the dislike is. Just that it's painted on, or that you actually look down to see what gear you're in?

Both I guess. I do have a habit of looking down with the Bronco as I shift into gear but have broken that habit and watch instrument cluster.

It does look cheap painted on and over time willing to bet it wears off pretty quickly. Not end of world. Now the heated steering wheel that barely heats up

 

[tjnoffy]

I'm curious what the dislike is. Just that it's painted on, or that you actually look down to see what gear you're in?

And your gear selection is shown right on the dash.

 

[myrealname123]

Both I guess. I do have a habit of looking down with the Bronco as I shift into gear but have broken that habit and watch instrument cluster.

It does look cheap painted on and over time willing to bet it wears off pretty quickly. Not end of world. Now the heated steering wheel that barely heats up

I better fire up the steering wheel and see what's what.

 

[CMU_Chip]

Thanks! I have driven the Bronco a lot at night but just noticed it today. First vehicle that I owned that gear didn't illuminate on center console. Having student drivers in the house it just seems like a weird place to skimp.

 

[Roll Sound]

That is one of my biggest dislikes about the truck actually. NOT my MIC top. Isn't that car interior 101? Some of you here may say that it's on the dash display. True. But the ideal and most comfortable steering wheel position for me covers up the bottom of that display. I mean you can always cover it with photo tape if you hate it, but can't add illumination after the fact. I'm hoping or a mod.

 

[myrealname123]

And your gear selection is shown right on the dash.

Yeah, I was more curious if other people looked at the shifter when the drove (shift). I can't really remember ever doing that, but I grew up driving a manual so it was a feel thing. Having it straight in front of the driver makes sense too.

 

[Daktari]

no lights down by the shifter, I'd prefer that illuminated too, my driveway is odd with a curve on top, can't see the display on the dash moving out. Easy to get used to, but odd they didn't put a light down there too.

 

[Roll Sound]

And your gear selection is shown right on the dash.

Yes but...
"But the ideal and most comfortable steering wheel position for me covers up the bottom of that display."

 

[Last Ride Bronco]

Both I guess. I do have a habit of looking down with the Bronco as I shift into gear but have broken that habit and watch instrument cluster.

It does look cheap painted on and over time willing to bet it wears off pretty quickly. Not end of world. Now the heated steering wheel that barely heats up

Tried heated steering wheel. It barely works.

 

[Roll Sound]

Tried heated steering wheel. It barely works.

Oh! I better try mine!

 

[1975U15]

I better fire up the steering wheel and see what's what.

Be interested to hear your opinion. Guess I’m used to F350 wheel. Gets nice and warm. Noticeable difference from Bronco.

You know it’s the wife that did this to me. Heated seats, steering wheel etc… Didnt used to care, but then you get these creature comforts the first time and it’s over. Now I’m whining my heated steering wheel not warm enough. Hilarious

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