What size bulb for shifter light

Tiny
STEELESTORM
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  • 2002 JEEP LIBERTY
  • 3.7L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 151,700 MILES
Bulb blew on my shifter light. Everywhere I call says they can't tell me unless I pull it and bring it in, but I know which one I want online but don't know the size. Can anyone tell me what size bulb I need?
Sunday, March 1st, 2020 AT 2:10 PM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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If you are going to get it from the local parts store, just use a Sylvania 2721 or equivalent.

The specs on the original bulb are S.14v, 1.4 Watt. This is if they can look up what they offer.

The Sylvania is slightly different specs but works just as well and is very common and carried by most stores. Attached a picture of it just in case you want to compare them. Thanks
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Sunday, March 1st, 2020 AT 5:37 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

My manual is saying it is a S14V. See pic 1. I tried crossing that and found a Chrysler number MS820083 and can't seem to cross that to a brand name. The best I can tell you is it may be a sylvania 2721. That is what comes up when I try to cross reference the Chrysler number.

If you look at pic 3, it indicates the bulb is no longer available. Pic 4 show what is coming up for me when I try cross referencing.
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I don't know if you need it, but here are the directions for replacement.

2002 Jeep Truck Liberty Sport 4WD V6-3.7L VIN K
Transmission Range Indicator Illumination Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Powertrain Management Transmission Control Systems Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain Lamps and Indicators - A/T Shift Indicator - A/T Service and Repair Procedures Transmission Range Indicator Illumination Bulb Replacement
Transmission range indicator illumination bulb replacement
Removal

Warning: on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supplemental restraint system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, driver airbag, passenger airbag, seat belt tensioner, front impact sensors, side curtain airbag, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the supplemental restraint system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the center console from the floor panel transmission tunnel.

Fig.15 Transmission Range Indicator Illumination Bulb Remove/Install

See pic 2

3. From the left side of the vehicle, reach between transmission range indicator and the floor panel transmission tunnel to grasp the illumination lamp socket (Fig. 15).
4. Rotate the transmission range indicator illumination lamp socket counterclockwise about 30 degrees on the bottom of the range indicator.
5. Pull the transmission range indicator illumination lamp socket and bulb unit straight out of the bulb mounting hole in the bottom of the indicator.
6. Pull the transmission range indicator illumination lamp bulb straight out of the socket.

INSTALLATION

Warning: on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supplemental restraint system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, driver airbag, passenger airbag, seat belt tensioner, front impact sensors, side curtain airbag, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the supplemental restraint system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury.

CAUTION: Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the socket andlor the lamp wiring.

1. Align the base of the transmission range indicator illumination lamp bulb with the receptacle in the lamp socket.
2. Push the transmission range indicator illumination lamp bulb straight into the lamp socket until it is firmly seated.
3. Align the transmission range indicator illumination lamp socket and bulb unit with the mounting hole on the bottom of the indicator (Fig. 15).
4. Push the transmission range indicator illumination lamp socket and bulb unit straight into the bottom of the indicator until it is firmly seated.
5. Rotate the transmission range indicator illumination lamp socket clockwise about 30 degrees on the bottom of the indicator.
6. Reinstall the center console onto the floor panel transmission tunnel.
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

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I hope something here is helpful.

Take care,
Joe
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Sunday, March 1st, 2020 AT 6:01 PM

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