Gear Lever Surround Plate

[DanD]

Can someone confirm whether or not the gear symbols (P/R/D/B) on the gear lever surround plate should be illuminated when headlights are switched on?

I used the car for the first time in the past week last night - my wife normally drives it - and noticed the letters were not illuminated... although I could swear that they used to be... Unfortunately, my wife is not sure...

If they are indeed supposed to light up, is this a quick fix?

- how are they lit up? Is it just 1 bulb? What type?

- How do you remove the surround plate? Are special tools required?

thanks in advance!

[ColinBarber]

I thought the lettering was just printed on with no back illumination - you have the illuminated diagram on the dashboard so don't really need to look at the gear shift itself.

I could be wrong, no longer have my 400h to go and check.

[AndyPC]

I have just checked my 400h and can confirm that the lettering is illuminated when the lights are on. I imagine it is illuminated by a single bulb as I have a small mark/scratch on the panel and this lights up too! Unfortunately I can't help with how the bulb is accessed.

[ColinBarber]

correct, there does just appear to be one bulb. The lamp wire assembly is 35906 in the following:

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Not sure whether the bulb pulled out or if the whole assembly is required.

[DanD]

Thank you both for your input.

I think I might just live with it as is! - There are things that are best left undisturbed!

(I am a Risk Management specialist... can you tell!? ;-)))