Anyone had their shift knob replaced under warranty? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FRiSson · 07-17-2013, 10:45 AM

My OEM shift knob is pretty loose. I can't tighten it more because the center spindle pushes the cap off. Thread lock compound isn't working. Anyone gotten a warranty replacement?

coastertrav · 07-17-2013, 11:32 AM

Take it in

whaap · 07-17-2013, 11:44 AM

If you've tried blue Loctite (don't use red) and it doesn't work, take it in as a warranty problem.

Chimpo · 07-17-2013, 12:57 PM

I had the same problem, but I rotated the knob a bit and it came down. It doesn't bother me the stitching doesn't line up, and I was going to replace it with an aftermarket piece anyway.

hushypushy · 07-17-2013, 02:50 PM

I had the same issue...I switched the stock knob out when I put it back on, I tightened it too much and the top popped off!

If I loosen the shift knob so the top fits, the knob is too loose and moves when I shift. If I tighten the knob, the top doesn't fully clip in, and sits loosely on top like this:

so...I just grabbed a pair of snips and cut the end off. Now the top doesn't clip into the knob, it just sits on top. Then I used a dab of super glue to stick it together.

Now my knob is tight and the lid fits. Total cost: $0

whaap · 07-17-2013, 03:08 PM

Something else to consider is that some people driving a manual, that haven't had a lot of experience, might tend to grip the knob when shifting and this will cause it to move around. Try learning to not grip the knob. Instead, push it forward with the heel of your hand and when pulling it towards you, just use your fingers to pull it without grasping the knob. It might sound simple but the one time I found my knob really twisted out of shape was after a tech road tested my car for the rattle coming from the package shelf. It was obvious he was a 'gripper'. That was several weeks ago. I straightened it out and haven't had to adjust it since.

grodenglaive · 07-18-2013, 07:14 AM

I have the same issue. I loosened the knob the first time I tried to get into reverse. Dealer didn't tell me about the reverse lock out - took me awhile to figure it out. Anyway, when I tightened the knob back down, the button popped up a bit. Thanks for the fix instructions.

crazyfrenchbiker · 07-21-2013, 12:27 AM

I have had my knob replaced as a "one time courtesy" by the dealer. It still didn't correct the issue, they've had to apply Toyota approved adhesive. The issue was corrected for a few months, and now it's back.

FRiSson · 11-03-2013, 10:04 PM

Idiot dealer (Acton Toyota of Littleton). Unwanted rotation of the shift knob "Is normal".

boredom.is.me · 11-04-2013, 12:13 AM

teflon tape maybe?

Poodles · 11-04-2013, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

teflon tape maybe?

This. Loctite is meant to hold tightened fasteners together, it doesn't make a loose fitting tighter. Teflon tape will tighten it up (don't be afraid to use quite a few layers as the tape is very thin)

Anthony · 11-04-2013, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRiSson

Idiot dealer (Acton Toyota of Littleton). Unwanted rotation of the shift knob "Is normal".

Yeah, the ol' throttle-knob/gas pedal delete mod is really popular in several areas of the Andromeda Galaxy, and therefore normal. Shame on you for wasting those good peoples' time.

Mikem53 · 11-04-2013, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRiSson

Idiot dealer (Acton Toyota of Littleton). Unwanted rotation of the shift knob "Is normal".

Lol... Not surprising..

USMC · 11-04-2013, 09:57 AM

I just installed a DIF Black Pawn shift knob. Feels and looks great.

07-17-2013, 10:45 AM	#1
FRiSson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT Location: New England Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 118 Thanked 483 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone had their shift knob replaced under warranty? My OEM shift knob is pretty loose. I can't tighten it more because the center spindle pushes the cap off. Thread lock compound isn't working. Anyone gotten a warranty replacement?

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Chimpo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: '15 STi Ltd Location: Probably a location near you! Posts: 297 Thanks: 37 Thanked 149 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had the same problem, but I rotated the knob a bit and it came down. It doesn't bother me the stitching doesn't line up, and I was going to replace it with an aftermarket piece anyway.

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hushypushy ビーアールゼット Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ '18 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 139 Thanks: 16 Thanked 86 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had the same issue...I switched the stock knob out when I put it back on, I tightened it too much and the top popped off! If I loosen the shift knob so the top fits, the knob is too loose and moves when I shift. If I tighten the knob, the top doesn't fully clip in, and sits loosely on top like this: so...I just grabbed a pair of snips and cut the end off. Now the top doesn't clip into the knob, it just sits on top. Then I used a dab of super glue to stick it together. Now my knob is tight and the lid fits. Total cost: $0

07-17-2013, 03:08 PM	#6
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Something else to consider is that some people driving a manual, that haven't had a lot of experience, might tend to grip the knob when shifting and this will cause it to move around. Try learning to not grip the knob. Instead, push it forward with the heel of your hand and when pulling it towards you, just use your fingers to pull it without grasping the knob. It might sound simple but the one time I found my knob really twisted out of shape was after a tech road tested my car for the rattle coming from the package shelf. It was obvious he was a 'gripper'. That was several weeks ago. I straightened it out and haven't had to adjust it since.

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crazyfrenchbiker Hot Lava 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Hot Lava FR-S Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 398 Thanks: 19 Thanked 78 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I have had my knob replaced as a "one time courtesy" by the dealer. It still didn't correct the issue, they've had to apply Toyota approved adhesive. The issue was corrected for a few months, and now it's back.

11-03-2013, 10:04 PM	#9
FRiSson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT Location: New England Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 118 Thanked 483 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Idiot dealer (Acton Toyota of Littleton). Unwanted rotation of the shift knob "Is normal".

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USMC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-s Location: Fort Lauderdale ,Florida Posts: 147 Thanks: 1 Thanked 36 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just installed a DIF Black Pawn shift knob. Feels and looks great.

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