Just repiared the shift indicatort on my daughter's 92 Chrysler and it was easy. So I'm thinking maybe the 85 "bird" is just as simple.... IS it? and how do I do it.?

 

what do mean by repair it?

 

There is no visible "indicator" in the gear "windows" when I shift from "P" to "D" etc. I've read other posts and it seems there is supposed to be a pointer attached directly to the shifter?

 

ok i got ya now, theres 2 pieces, the top plastic read PRNDOD21 and then under that its white with a piece painted orange, the top stays in place and the bottem moves when u move the shifter, i dont know of a way to repair it because it seems to me the orange has faded, i guess buy a used one from a junkyard, there usually about $10, dont try to take the part the read PRNDOD21 out, it is glued and u will not get it glued again...im basing my knowledge on my camaros, but firebird seem to be the same

 

Thanks,
I'll check it out!

 

anytime

 

a lot of the time that white "ribbon" will just get all nasty and dirty and just need to be cleaned. it'll turn black after a few years... also, you can put a new piece of red or orange on the indicator itself. i have a 91 with yellow "ribbon" and put a piece of red vinyl tape over the old marker - works like a champ...

KAM

 

So there is not a"pointer" that sticks out over the view field? I'll have to take a better look at it !