2004 GP GT Shifter light is out

[KYboondockSaint]

the red light that usually illuminates my shifter letters (P, R, D, etc.) has went out and i wanted to know if anyone knew exactly what fuse it is that controls that light so I can make certain that I didn't just miss out on the blown fuse.

If its not the fuse, what can I do to fix this? My car is an '04 Grand Prix GT by the way

 

[duane9586]

mines out too i am going to fix it this weekend so i will let you know how it goes

 

[MikeJenkins]

My 2007 GXP shifter lights are out too. It must be a bit*& to replace the bulb.

 

[MikeJenkins]

OK I fixed it on my 2007 GXP. This is what you need to do. Go to your local Pontiac Dealer parts. Tell them that you want a bulb for your shift light. They will scratch their head, look at drawings and find it. It will cost you a whole 90 cents to buy. Ask them to print you out the drawing so you can see how the little bas^&$% is installed. Now the easy part is over. In your car on the drivers side of the center column, uncrew the underside of the side of the center colum to get part of the side off. You will see a small couple of wires with a connector. That leads to your little lightbulb. Reach under the column, scratching your wrists and hands and locate the end of the wires. You will feel and maybe see a plastic knob on the underside of the shifter. Grab it if you can and twist unlock it off. There on the top side of the plastic knob is your little burnt out bulb. Replace it, test it, then put the 3 screws back in using the torx wrench. All done. Good luck as it is a beast trying to get your hands in that little place. I could not figure out how to get better access. MJ