Gearstick problem

[ninjabmw]

So guys i have a 06 x5 4.4 with almost 100k miles. I come acroos this problem the gearstick will never light up you know how it says P R N D and there is those red lights, mine will never light up can you guys give me any suggestions?

[goldenbird]

Do PRND LIGHT UP IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER? IF YES THEN CHECK THE LAMP OF THE GEARSTICK. REFER TO A MECHANIC

[ninjabmw]

Originally Posted by goldenbird

Do PRND LIGHT UP IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER? IF YES THEN CHECK THE LAMP OF THE GEARSTICK. REFER TO A MECHANIC

Ye i can see it in the cluster just not on the selector does this mean the lights are blown?

[goldenbird]

MIGHT BE. That's a logic answer, since u r not encountering any other transmission problem

[theblue]

probably just the bulb...

[ninjabmw]

Originally Posted by theblue

probably just the bulb...

The tranny doesnt have any problems do you know how to change the bulb or do i replace the whole part

[theblue]

I would try to figure out how to remove the cover and look for a bulb. then replace with and LED to be cool.

[ninjabmw]

Originally Posted by theblue

I would try to figure out how to remove the cover and look for a bulb. then replace with and LED to be cool.

I know how to take it off there is a wire that connects to it if i am right its yellow

[theblue]

I don't know, I've never tried to remove mine and can't even remember if mine lights up... I have bigger fish to chase on my X5 still.

[ninjabmw]

Originally Posted by theblue

I don't know, I've never tried to remove mine and can't even remember if mine lights up... I have bigger fish to chase on my X5 still.

Well atleast thank you for helping me good luck with your x5