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Shift Indicator

On vehicles with a manual transmission, the SHIFT Indicator lights when the vehicle should be shifted to the next higher gear for better fuel economy. The PCM/VCM uses engine data such as rpm, vehicle speed and intake manifold vacuum to compute an efficient shift point. The PCM/VCM provides a ground to light the SHIFT Indicator through the TAN/BLK (456) wire.