----- Original Message -----
From: Tim J Koth <Tim.J.Koth@aexp.com>
To: dakota-truck%buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 9:29 PM
Subject: RE: DML: 00 Dak Idle Search, Shift Light, ignition switchlight.
> I dont think we are finding anyone with the 'halo' light working on the
4.7's
> because for the most part they
> are on trucks that aren't stripped. If you get the light convenience
group,
> then the interior light stays on
> until you insert the key and turn it. Therefore I guess they deemed the
halo
> light unnecessary.
> Thats just a semi-scientific wild-assed guess on my part....
> ---- prior post --
>
> From: "Curt Coulter" <curt@cjnetworking.com>
> Subject: RE: DML: 00 Dak Idle Search, Shift Light, ignition switch light.
> Exactly what I was thinking and why I asked. I don't think the shift
light
> was intended to work on the 2000 4.7 5spd, I haven't found anyone so far
> that has one that does, but the "fried board" comment had me wondering
> again. Could be a clueless dealer service dept (aren't too many of those
> around right? ;-)
> That'd be cool to make the halo work... if there is even any of the
> internals necessary.
> - snip ---
>
Original Post 02/08/00
>From what I understand, (talking to techs at the dealership) the halo-light
worked up until the 1998 model year and DC stopped putting the wiring in in
1999 (but the bulb is still there). Anyway, here is a very helpful and
informative link for this discussion.
http://home.talkcity.com/GasolineAlley/digitaljay/ignition.htm
(Don't forget to click on the link for detailed instructions)
Hope this helps the original poster trying to get the light to work ( and
ends this thread).
Good Luck,
Joe B.
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