Randy V

What have folks done to add illumination to the PRND32 on the shifter plate in the center console of later model cars?

The early models had stock illumination of the indicator positions here, but later models rely on the illuminated instrument cluster indicator, leaving the center console indicators dark.

I know there have been previous discussions about this upgrade, but am wondering if there are any new approaches using lighting kits, LEDs or Electrolume panel lighting.

Has anyone added lighting and upgraded the shifter plate to another type - like Jager's aluminum version with PRND32 cutouts?

Thanks.

kshipp

Interesting idea, although I wouldn't want a bright/LED indicator for my drive selection (next to shifter), especially at night - it would be too distracting. Although having a choice of colors (other than white) might be interesting.

Randy V

Here's a previous discussion on this upgrade, but the pictures no longer show.

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/39770-custom-illum-shifter-display.html

WallyP

We offer a kit to install the same light set-up as the earlier cars. Cheap, works well.

Big Dave

I have one of the 928 Specialists kits that Wally's referring to. I've got a full leather boot now, so if anyone's interested, let me know.

DonT

Dave - you have a PM

F4GIB

Part number, please.

Randy V

Wally - please include a link to the item on the 928 Specialists' site.

Thanks.

Big Dave

DonT is getting my kit. I'll snap a picture and post it here so you all can see what Wally is talking about.

Randy V

Yes, 'd like to see it.

Does that kit use regular lightbulbs, or LEDs?

bwebb77

Where would you tap in for the power? Would it come on with the headlights or lit the whole time?

Nicole

I bought the kit some time ago from DEVEK, and still haev it untouched. I won't install it now that I have a new shifter plate that isn't "shine through". And I found that I really don't miss the indicators at the shifter, since I look at the dash anyway. Rather, I miss the indicators in the dash on my other car, that does not have them, yet...

Big Dave

Sorry...i forgot to snap a pic. I'll get it tomorrow.

The light is powered by tapping into the connection for the ashtray light.

Big Dave

Here's what the 928 Specialists kit looks like. I used the ashtray light to power the unit. I didn't want to splice or cut any wiring, so I got a "Y" adaptor (kind of) from Radio Shack. It's a regular female wire terminal that has another male terminal branching off of the side. With it, you can plug the light onto the the male ashtray light terminal and then connect the power source to the extra male end on the adaptor.

The lightbulbs are regular (non-LED).

Bill Ball

Hey, Big Dave:

If you use the clock light instead of the ashtray for the electrical source and it will dim with the dimmer switch.