Yes, looks like there are two bulbs that illuminate the shifter quadrant panel.
From under the selector panel.
I think it has been a federal law since the early 70's that the transmission
indicator must be illuminated.

regards,

Todd

Stephen Steele wrote:

> David,et al:
> And what about the shifter on my auto transmission? My 15 year old drivers'
> permit holders are complaining that they can't tell which gear they've put
> it in when driving at night.
> --
> Stephen Steele
> '91 Caravelle...Hans
> '84 Westy...Fritz or Sunny?
> Chillicothe, OH
>
> >
> > Simple answer: Yes, but only when the other lights are on too
> > <g>.  Seriously, there's a bulb inserted into the back of the faceplate
> > that lights up the whole thing.  You can probably see it from the ash-tray
> > hole.  Should have a blue-or-mostly and a brown wire going to it.
> >
> > david
> >