My stock shift knob came loose

[IloveBaldEagles]

I can twist in my knob (insert joke) until the top part starts to poke out. Don't do it real tight or you might risk popping the top off. Don't leave it loose or you might lose grip when shifting. Try throwing in another half spin to align the knob.

[BrianJC]

Originally Posted by pr086

when i do that till it's tight the numbers don't line up anymore

Mine came loose after the end of the day at the track. At first I tighten it and shift numbers don't line up. But then I realize I was being too gentle as my shift knob came loose from just a couple of shifts. So I then really tighten it, I managed to get an extra 2 turns on it more than before. It ended up super tight and the shift numbers lined up perfectly.

[GNS]

Originally Posted by pr086

What purpose does the lite silver ring under the knob serve? Id that what locks it in place?

If this ring is what I think it is, it's basically to help you line the knob up properly. It causes the knob to stop turning when you tighten it...think of it like a nut that stops the knob from being screwed onto the shifter any further.

Turn the knob upside down and look inside the threaded portion. If you see a ring or something like that deep inside, that's what you need to adjust. Use a long flathead screwdriver or something to move that ring clockwise/counter-clockwise a little bit, then try screwing the knob back on. If the knob starts to tighten and the pattern is slightly lopsided (leaning to the left), that's when you make the final tightening turn and the pattern will line up properly as the knob seats against that ring.

If the knob doesn't tighten until after the pattern is even or leaning to the right, remove the knob and adjust that ring. Repeat until satisfied.

[pr086]

Originally Posted by SkitterSkotter

This. Probably your best solution. My shift knob moved a bit last summer when the temperatures were quite hot. locktite should set it in place for a while.

Im thinking the heat had something to do with it, it was very hot here yesterday

[pr086]

My last car had a locking nut under the knob. You would tighten the nut up against the nob when it was lined up right. It doesn't appear this one works the same way? So i should just screw the knob down as much as possible?

[frslee]

Time to get a new shift knob without any numbers!

[pr086]

I actually like the stock knob

[13 FR-S Veteran]

Originally Posted by ihaskrayon

If you don't plan on swapping your knob, you could put a little locktite on the threads and alight it straight. That way it wont come loose again and it'll be straight.

as above...but i'd add the caveat that you use "BLUE" Loctite if you do plan on swapping knobs. Even if you don't "plan" on it.....you may change your mind down the road.

[DarkSunrise]

This happened with mine. I was able to turn it a full rotation without the top popping off. Now it's on there nice and tight, and aligned perfectly. If you're not able to do that, loctite is a good solution.

[whaap]

Locktite makes several grades of thread tighteners. Be careful which one you use. For example, if you used their red Locktite you would never be able to remove your knob without using a torch and then it would be one destroyed knob. Buy, borrow or use their blue Locktite. Use just a small amount, perhaps just a drop or two, position the knob the way you want it and give it a little time to set up. It should do a good job holding the knob in position. Work on developing the habit of pushing the knob with the heel of you hand and pulling it with your fingers instead of grabbing the knob in a death grip.

[OICU812]

Righty tighty, lefty loosey

"BLUE" loctite on threads and not alot needed as mentioned it will cure in approx 8 hours. But still if really forced can be unbonded by a good hard twist no worries.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by pr086

So i should just screw the knob down as much as possible?

That's a great way to pop off the shift pattern piece.

When my BRZ was delivered, the shifter was lined up properly yet kind of loose. I cranked it 360 degrees so that the shift pattern still lined up properly and the knob too tight to move. Only thing is that I slightly dislodged the shift pattern.

[raul]

Get a lock washer if you want it to line up. You'll have some play in the final turn or so. That's how I straightened my aftermarket knob.

[FR-anco89]

I put some plumbers tape till it was tight enough haven't had a problem since.