hot gearshift

Bobdog · May 17, 2012

not sure if this is a problem or not, but it doesn't seem right. the gearshift panel, i.e. the bit which tells you what gear you're in, either side of the gearstick, gets really hot, to the point where it is too hot to touch for more than a few seconds. the gearstick itself is warm but not hot. is this common/normal? if not, what could be causing it? btw its a '96 D1 3.9 V8 auto. any ideas...?

Mark L · May 17, 2012

Too high a wattage bulbs, by the sounds of it.
Do they appear to be very bright at night?

Sirus · May 17, 2012

or your gearbox is on fire

Sean · May 17, 2012

Sirus said:
or your gearbox is on fire

2 tech support posts in a week ?

Sirus · May 17, 2012

Sean said:
2 tech support posts in a week ?

I know....I feel quite faint

Bobdog · May 17, 2012

they dont appear overly bright at night, and no, my gearbox is not on fire. my sex might be but not my gearbox...

martyc · May 17, 2012

If your sex is on fire see the doc/clap clinic for anti biotics

Optimus Prime · May 18, 2012

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easye1 · May 18, 2012

Optimus Prime said:
Kings Of Leon - Sex On Fire - YouTube

good toon that,

but with me,
its parts of me body on fire of late,

dam shingles....

iwantone · May 18, 2012

Another Bob:behindsofa:

My 'box gets very hot too, never thought about the bulbs being too bright when I replaced them?

VogueLSE4.2 · May 18, 2012

Have you checked your fluid level?

strange_days · May 18, 2012

VogueLSE4.2 said:
Have you checked your fluid level?

Yes regularly, I've got the used tissues to prove it

Bobdog · May 18, 2012

iwantone said:
Another Bob:behindsofa:

My 'box gets very hot too, never thought about the bulbs being too bright when I replaced them?

i suppose it could be the bulbs, its not causing a problem, just wondered if it was a sign of something more ominous.

Bobdog · May 18, 2012

VogueLSE4.2 said:
Have you checked your fluid level?

fluid level is fine. maybe i'll just live with it and see what happens - and get a fire extinguisher just in case!:flame:

Pikey · May 18, 2012

or it could be a your car using the handbrake cable as an earth lead due to a bad earth or broken earth strap. I had to completely rebuild an D1's wiring harness after it caughtfire and melted due to some prick of a mechanic not replacing the earth lead after replacing the clutch.

Bobdog · May 18, 2012

redhand said:
or it could be a your car using the handbrake cable as an earth lead due to a bad earth or broken earth strap. I had to completely rebuild an D1's wiring harness after it caughtfire and melted due to some prick of a mechanic not replacing the earth lead after replacing the clutch.

thanks for re-assuring me

what would i look for and where

Pikey · May 18, 2012

look under the car and check all the earth straps are secure and not corroded. Auto's int my thing but I'm pretty sure there'll be a strap fron box to chassis. like wise engine to chassis and battery to chassis (obviously)

Bobdog · May 18, 2012

redhand said:
look under the car and check all the earth straps are secure and not corroded. Auto's int my thing but I'm pretty sure there'll be a strap fron box to chassis. like wise engine to chassis and battery to chassis (obviously)

ok thanks, i'll have a look tomorrow - if its stopped raining!!

Mark L · Jul 14, 2012

Thought I'd drag this one back up as I've noticed the same problem on mine now, re; uber hot at the base of the gear stick to the point of not being able to touch it.

1st noticed it last weekend which led me to question what I'd done to it recently which could of affected it.
The answer? I fitted the winch... The winch completely obscures the auto box oil cooler, so now I'm looking at mounting it higher or relocating it. Maybe.

Has anybody uprated or relocated their auto box oil cooler? Ideas/suggestions appreciated. :biggrin1:

Sheffield · Jul 14, 2012

If the indicator lamps are too high a wattage, and they are not changed they will dis-colour and burn the scrolling plastic tape that moves with the gear lever to show what gear is engaged.

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