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M/T - Shift Indicator Light Stays On In High Gear

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Article No. 83-13-13


TRANSMISSION - TRANSAXLE - MTX MANUAL - SHIFT INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON IN HIGH GEAR


FORD 1983 ESCORT, EXP - 1.6L

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983 LYNX, LN7 - 1.6L

Shift indicator light remaining on in high gear may be caused by the transmission lever paddle not engaging the top gear switch sufficiently. If the engagement is not correct, bend the paddle toward the top gear switch until switch circuit opens when in high (top) gear.

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