Is your gear selector stalk backlit?

[brycerocky]

I recently had my gear selector stalk replaced due to the silver ring rattling and noticed afterwards the gear labels are backlit. However, my loaner (car is back in service for other issues) does not. Both are relatively new (mine is a 12/17 75D, loaner is new 2018 75d with pup standard). Did I just not notice it before or did I get a different rev? Is it part of the premium interior?

 

[dblankenbaker]

I landed here because the silver trim ring on my gear selector just broke off. Mine is not backlit (2015 S 85 w/autopilot). Will need to get it replaced soon before the warranty runs out.

Here is the before pic... I'll try to post what I get after they replace it.

 

[ucmndd]

At least it won't rattle like that. I'd consider leaving it that way.

 

[P85DBeast]

I don't think mine is backlit, I've never really checked to see if it was backlit or not to be honest.

 

[Snowstorm]

I don’t think mine is but I never looked. Will check tomorrow. Don’t think backlit will be useful there.

 

[Tam]

...gear selector stalk...

None of mine 2012 Model S85, 2017 Model X100D, 2018 Model 3 gear selector stalk emits any kind of light at all.

 

[jorobsand]

I landed here because the silver trim ring on my gear selector just broke off. Mine is not backlit (2015 S 85 w/autopilot). Will need to get it replaced soon before the warranty runs out.

Here is the before pic... I'll try to post what I get after they replace it.
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Mine looks like this. For those wondering, Tesla uses the stalk from the Mercedes Benz parts bin for this.

 

[TonyT]

Both our 2013 are backlit, one is PUP, other is not. I had a almost new loader 2018 S that was not backlit.

 

[camthehombre]

2014 S and mine is backlit. No lighting package, just the tech package.

 

[P85DBeast]

Maybe 2012 car's didn't have it, but 2013-2014 car's did, then 2015-present car's dont have it (just my 2¢).

 

[nativespinner]

My 2013 S60 premium lighting has a backlit stalk.

 

[TonyT]

Ok, I think I know what is going on.. I'm pretty sure all the Stalks are backlit. I did my AP column upgrade today and initially it was lighting like my old one so I was very excited. However my Cruise Control was not working, and found out my steeringwheel config was incorrect. Got that updated and Cruise was fixed. However I notice my stalk was no longer lit. I'm positive it was lit before because at first I was so excited. I even took a picture!

 

[PrGrPa]

I've never noticed this. The exact same selector stick in my last Mercedes I'm pretty sure was not backlit.

 

[PWlakewood]

2013 S and yes mine is backlit. I also have the tech package so maybe it's part of that or Tesla was randomly putting in what they had on hand at the time.

 

[TonyT]

I landed here because the silver trim ring on my gear selector just broke off. Mine is not backlit (2015 S 85 w/autopilot). Will need to get it replaced soon before the warranty runs out.

Here is the before pic... I'll try to post what I get after they replace it.
View attachment 381193

My current column is a 15+ since it is a heated wheel column, but it was new so not from a certain car. My car is a dec 13 which original column was lit. And the new one was also lit when I initially installed. However after updating to correct config the backlit went away. Trying to figure out how to get it back.

Do you happen to recall if your software got updated during replacement? Meaning your updates were behind if you don’t have your car on WiFi long enough to get update? Maybe a release broke the light.

 

[Chaserr]

@TonyT You retrofit a heated wheel onto a '13? I'd love to see a DIY post with a BOM of that! There aren't enough retrofits of things like this and I'd love to add a heated wheel for next winter.

 

[mknox]

My 2013 S was backlit but my 2018 X is not.

This is what Tesla told me about the two styles of gear selector:

BACKLIT

NOT BACKLIT

 

[TonyT]

@TonyT You retrofit a heated wheel onto a '13? I'd love to see a DIY post with a BOM of that! There aren't enough retrofits of things like this and I'd love to add a heated wheel for next winter.

Not done yet. I’m missing the controller. And need to identify the pins in sccm I can use to feed the power where it should go. Hopefully I can get it soon.

A few lifelong dreams. Own a Tesla and have a heated steering wheel. So figured it would be best to combine them.

 

[TonyT]

My 2013 S was backlit but my 2018 X is not.

This is what Tesla told me about the two styles of gear selector:

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BACKLIT

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NOT BACKLIT

Pretty sure that’s the one I have that was backlit at one point. My pic shows it lit and it was brand new still with the sticker.

 

[BigNick]

2014 S85. Pre-AP car, with tech package. Has the orange backlight and looks like the top photo.