Replace Auto Gear Knob

Rj-Fto · Post by **Rj-Fto** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:19 pm

How to replace the Auto Gear Knob? I have got a aftermarket gear knob..
Could anyone post a DIY?

PS: I have searched the forum...

Thanks.

Post by **I8A4RE** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:49 pm

Nah you dont go on any cruises or meets you dont get any help

Just kidding mate, someone posted one up here in the last few months ill try and track it down for you

Rj-Fto · Post by **Rj-Fto** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 5:51 pm

^

I am in for next cruise

Found it...
http://web.archive.org/web/200502090902 ... stick.html

http://web.archive.org/web/200502090229 ... omcat.html

Post by **I8A4RE** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:59 pm

Rj-Fto wrote:^
I am in for next cruise

Found it...
http://web.archive.org/web/200502090902 ... stick.html

http://web.archive.org/web/200502090229 ... omcat.html

lol sweet man, make sure you do it will be in a couple of weeks

Jamie · Post by **Jamie** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:42 pm

I like that idea. No cruise, no help.

Thats one way to get the members active!

Rj-Fto · Post by **Rj-Fto** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:20 am

Arghh... So i follow the above instructions and was successful in removing the stock gear knob to the point where I had just the gear lever. When i tried installing the new gear knob, it did not fit as expected. The knob was sitting too high. I did not want to tamper it,until i get some advice from here. I decided to put the stock one back. Now when I change gear,I hear a hissing sound on the front left side of the engine(right side when facing the engine). Is this normal??

Also has anyone tried fitting one of the following knobs?

Pics of the knob:

Thanks.

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:12 am

Yeah i remember these ones. I have one but never put it on cos you have to make the white plastic thing smaller so it slides into place properly. Dont know if this makes sense. Hopefully you understand since you have taken he stock one off.

Rj-Fto · Post by **Rj-Fto** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:39 pm

Yeah, I read a few topics related to this. Will probably have to cut the lever to fit this knob in. Hmm...will probably wait for a DIY on this,as i do not want to cut off the lever without having a clue..and just drive with a lever until its fixed

...

With the hissing or crackling sound when changing gears, has anyone experienced this?Just wondering if this is normal, or did i screw up while removing the stock gear knob...

Can anyone confirm on their fto, if they hear a crackling/hissing sound,when shifting from P to N or P to D?

Cheers,
Rj

Post by **vipfto** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:11 pm

just cut lever down a little its fine I had too

as for sound more info please?

FTEvolution · Post by **FTEvolution** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:26 pm

Jamie wrote: I like that idea. No cruise, no help.

Thats one way to get the members active!

Aww, if you pay for the shipping for my car to Aus and back I'm in

Rj-Fto · Post by **Rj-Fto** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:33 pm

vipfto wrote:just cut lever down a little its fine I had too

as for sound more info please?

When changing gears from P to N and from N to D, I hear a buzzing sound...its a short buzz.. I traced it to the front right side of the engine bay(near/below the air filter)..i.e, when facing the car...I will try to take a pic of the location and post it here...

I removed the stock gear knob and reassembled it to check,if the buzz disappears...no luck...

Rj-Fto · Post by **Rj-Fto** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:12 pm

Video of the buzzing sound..(Excuse the poor light)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY_uY31zLOY

The sound is heard at this section(the round thing with a thin shaft)

Post by **I8A4RE** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:36 pm

yeah man sound is completely normal

nvr2low · Post by **nvr2low** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:53 pm

you sure simon i have never had that happen on mine man

Post by **I8A4RE** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:41 pm

I8A4RE wrote:yeah man sound is completely normal

Well no cause i dont have sound on this pc so i cant hear if it is what im talking about

Post by **vipfto** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:18 am

yip mine does that not sure if as loud but same sound when selecting between P,D,N

Rj-Fto · Post by **Rj-Fto** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 11:21 am

Cool..so that sound is normal... that's a relief....

Robb · Post by **Robb** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:17 pm

I also get that so I'm thinking that it's normal

martyjer · Post by **martyjer** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:25 pm

Christ I've never heard that sound before, is it only in the engine bay you hear it or inside the car when you're actually changing gear? It sounds like a warning buzzer to me as if a connection is hitting off something it shouldnt be hitting off.

Astron_Boy · Post by **Astron_Boy** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:54 pm

You didn't happen to be shaving when you were changing your gear knob, and then leave the shaver running in the engine bay did you?

I have never heard a sound like that before in any car, especially not the FTO.