I remember a past post where someone put an indicator (lamp) on the dash. The used a microswitch the was bumbed by the linkage when it was open to light the lamp.

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My name is Richard. I was a Contouraholic. NOW: '02 Mazda B3000 Dual Sport, Black BEFORE: '99 Contour SE Sport Duratec ATX Spruce Green PIAA 510's, Foglight MOD, K&N Drop-in