Boghog

My daughters 2000 grd cherokee has intermittent shift indicator lights. I pulled the console and the flex circuit was lit and working. Any suggestions.I'm retired ASE and IATN, so if you point me in the right direction, I should be able to fix it.

RTorrez1

You might get a faster response if you ask on the grand Cherokee section.

Boghog

I did some research and there are no bulbs in this setup.

Shift console lighting

The shift console uses a membrane for its lighting, there are no bulbs that can be replaced. The shift handles are a pain to remove, but you can leave them on to get to the lighting strip which is located under the shift plate cover. Check the wiring for the light strip, I believe it is an orange wire. If the light strip is defective it is not available separately, the shifter parts only come as a complete assembly.

Accessing the shift gate blinds

The shift gate blinds can be assessed once the console is removed for cleaning and repair. The top shift plate cover is held on with four plastic clips, two on each side. The cover can be lifted up a couple of inches, allowing enough room to access the gate blinds. In most cases mis-aligned blinds can be readjusted into place if they are not damaged. None of the parts of the shift console are available separately, the entire unit is serviced as one piece.