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Shift Indicator - A/T: Testing and Inspection

The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative upshift indicator lamp condition. If lamp accuracy is suspect, diagnosis should be performed with a DRB scan tool.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

If the upshift indicator lamp fails to light when a transmission upshift is obviously required, replace the upshift indicator lamp bulb with a known good unit. If the indicator lamp still fails to operate, diagnosis of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data bus should be performed with a DRB scan tool. For diagnosis of the upshift indicator lamp and the instrument cluster circuitry, see Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Instrument Panel/Instrument Cluster.