Silverbake Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 During a long days driving on Friday (a hot, sunny day) I gradually became aware that the lower shaft of the gear lever was becoming uncomfortably hot. I knew the oil level was OK and there was no sound/sign of stress, but this was HOT! Came home worrying about seizing-up / expensive repairs etc. and slept on it. Yesterday, went off to the woods to do some work but with a simple trial modification: before setting-off I lifted the plastic surround from the gear lever and removed the two halogen bulbs which illuminate the selector panel. Drove 40 mile there, puttered around the woods for a few hours and drove back home, all with a cool gear stick. Could it have been that simple, and has anyone else had a similar experience? Silverbake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First_Fleet Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I don't know about that as I have a manual, but running with lights on, the centre cubby box can get quite warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 i only have the left side of the lever illuminated and it does get very hot. You cant touch the letters for more then a few seconds. Just a guess but someone might have accidently replaced them with stronger ones on yours....who knows. They dont have a use anyways....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJIbex Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Could it have been that simple, and has anyone else had a similar experience? That Simple. Our V8 disco 1 does exactly the same. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I don't know about that as I have a manual, but running with lights on, the centre cubby box can get quite warm. I placed leds there to avoid this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Andy Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I vaguely remember reading something about a bad earth on the engine could lead to the gear stick getting hot as earth is then routed through the gearbox etc..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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