yes.it has to light up in order to show you the gears at night time
No
If you are referring to the shift position indicator located next to the shift lever - YES, it is supposed to be illuminated when the headlights (not the DRL's) are activated.
It is supposed to change the shift pattern. Normal is for the best fuel economy and power is for best performance
Remove the shifting console cover. Remove the shifting light retaining ring. Push the light bulb in and turn at the same time. The light bulb will come out. Reverse the process install the new light bulb.
You can find a shift solenoid diagram and pulse generator for your 1999 Hyundai and most Hyundai dealerships. Many auto-parts stores will also have the diagram.
Check to see if the stop lights are working. Shift interlock is the same circuit. If they do not work check fuses and stop light switch. Try turning the key to 1st position (unlock) shift to neutral to start vehicle and then shift to Drive
If it's the arrow-shaped one in the dashboard of an automatic transmission Jeep, then it's supposed to indicate when you are supposed to up-shift.
If you do not have your car turned on the vehicle will not shift out of park. You also have to have your foot of your brake.
soory the shift solenoid
Your shift linkage maybe going out... ~DJM
It is located on the gear shift handle.
I have been told by Hyundai services that it would cost me $950 to replace the clutch of my 2000 Hyundai accent. I think this is a reasonable price.