It should light up. I'm sure the bulb is just out. Pull the bulb and take it to Radio Shack and find a replacement bulb that matches. That will save you some $ as you would more than likely be overcharged at a dealership.

 

Is there even a bulb in there? I haven't taken it apart yet. Not quite sure where to start.

 

I googled it and it is definitely supposed to light up. There is even a technical service bulletin TSB #000101 about it. I have checked my Haynes and it mentions nothing about a bulb. I have also checked hondaautomotiveparts.com (which provides some great diagrams by the way) and have been unable to find anything. All I can say is this: if it lights up, there has got to be some type of bulb generating that light. I would take apart my console and hunt for it. You'll have to take the console apart anyway to replace the bulb

 

might considering ignoring it. gear position is on the dash too.

 

its always a good idea to have that lit up (it helps in very dark places in my opinion). you don't want to put the car in the wrong gear and drive. good luck.

 

My 95 lights up and I have had the center console removed and have seen the bulb. I believe its a 194 bulb and if you go to Wal-Mart or an auto store they are a pretty standard bulb. The hardest part is removing the center console and trim pieces just to get the bulb.

 

yes there is suppose to be lite there.. most likel;y the bulb went bad cal the dealer and get ( a/t shifter indicator lite bulb ) on the console ,

 

This has been a most informative topic for me. Thanks for asking that question. I'm not going hunting for the bulb beneath my gearshift but I am glad to know that I should have a light there. I will definately ask about it next time the car is in the shop for something.