>From what I remember reading in Popular Mechanics a LONG time ago, it's
there mostly for the EPA. The EPA gives the manufacturer 1 extra MPG on
the window sticker if they have that light. Just comes on at the
"optimal" shift point for gas mileage.
"Jarman, Mike" wrote:
>
> You mean some of these things have lights that tell you when you should
> shift?
> give me a F***ing break. That almost makes me not want to buy another dodge.
>
> What an insult.
>
> Mike
> 98 Ram quad cab 318
> K&N,Gibson duals,180 stant
> 285/55 18s
> JL audio stealth box
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Tim J Koth [SMTP:Tim.J.Koth@aexp.com]
> > Sent: Monday, February 07, 2000 2:22 PM
> > To: dakota-truck%buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Question for you guys with 4.7 and a 5-speed
> >
> > I was wondering the same thing as mine doesn't light either. I'm glad as
> > the
> > wife would just be on me every time she rode with me if it did!! :-)
> >
> >
> >
> > Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 17:08:37 -0600
> > From: "Ian Pennington" <honkyburger@linkwave.com>
> > Subject: DML: Question for you guys with 4.7 and a 5-speed
> >
> > Do you guys with 4.7's and a 5-speed have a shift indicator light in the
> > tach? I have a 2000 4.7 manual tranny and the shift light doesn't come on
> > like it did on the I4 and V6 I test drove. I don't really care (I don't
> > need no fancy light tellin' me when to shift:), but I was wondering if
> > there's some kind of problem. The manual says some vehicles aren't
> > equipped
> > with shift lights but doesn't say why. Maybe I don't have one, or maybe
> > the
> > bulb's was bad from the factory?
> >
> >
> > Mike
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