gear placement light comes on . what is it

1988 CADILLAC ELDORADO
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LVREDSPARKY
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When the car is in the Drive position the gear placement light comes on.
There is no slippage in the transmission.
Nov 19, 2011 at 6:25 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Gear placement light? As in the PRNDL indicator?
Nov 19, 2011 at 9:54 PM
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CADIEMAN
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push off and warmer on info. panel.when u see all segments light releace.write all codes down.look for a e91.then come back.
Nov 20, 2011 at 11:50 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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cadieman, is this a push-button gear selector?
Nov 20, 2011 at 12:20 PM
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CADIEMAN
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no a cable. e91 is a neutral safety switch.ck. the codes pl
Nov 20, 2011 at 6:00 PM
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