Loose shifter knob - Toyota Yaris Forums

dvspindler · 08-06-2009, 10:56 AM

I just bought a '07 Yaris, and the previous owner apparently changed the gear knob. The knob pops off easily and the stick was also loose. I took it back to the dealer and they fixed the stick and I thought they'd fixed the knob. But now the knob is loose again. I can see that the stick is threaded but the inside of the knob isn't. Help...?

kac · 08-06-2009, 11:01 AM

i'd go to Auto Zone and pick out a new knob, then tighten it on real good. but that's me.

dvspindler · 08-06-2009, 11:18 AM

Perhaps most people on here know a lot about this sort of thing, but I know nothing at all. The dealer already replaced the knob, and I have no idea why they would replace it with the wrong type.

kac · 08-06-2009, 11:27 AM

Oh, the dealer put another knob on it and it's still loose, thats weird....

Is it a manual transmission, I have a few shift knobs I've used on mine laying around I could sell you one for cheap....

cali yaris · 08-06-2009, 11:38 AM

^ I bet it does, or usually three Allens. The cheaper knobs are made that way to fit any car. They usually come with inserts for a tighter fit, but eventually they can become loose.

buy a Delrin knob, you will not be sorry! -- or one of the used ones that come up in classifieds.

kac · 08-06-2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

buy a Delrin knob, you will not be sorry! -- or one of the used ones that come up in classifieds.

Good suggestion right there.

lilredrocket · 08-06-2009, 12:05 PM

I own a Delrin that i bought from www.microimageonline.com and its amazing!!!

dvspindler · 08-06-2009, 04:07 PM

Thanks very much! I don't know why it's difficult to find the threaded ones, but the Delrin one is threaded, so I bought it. Thanks for the link and the help!

08-06-2009, 10:56 AM	#1
dvspindler Drives: '07 Yaris Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 3	Loose shifter knob I just bought a '07 Yaris, and the previous owner apparently changed the gear knob. The knob pops off easily and the stick was also loose. I took it back to the dealer and they fixed the stick and I thought they'd fixed the knob. But now the knob is loose again. I can see that the stick is threaded but the inside of the knob isn't. Help...?

08-06-2009, 11:01 AM	#2
kac View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite 3dr Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West/Central Illinois Posts: 540	i'd go to Auto Zone and pick out a new knob, then tighten it on real good. but that's me. __________________ Touchscreen DVD Navigation - 10" Bazooka Subwoofer - Kenwood Speakers - Toyota Premium Horn set AFE Pro Dry Air Filter - modified air intake box - 1ZZ-FE Throttle Body - Ultra Racing Rear Sway Bar & Front Strut Bar NST in cabin & engine bay SSK's - TWM shifter base bushings & cable bushings - Megan Racing C-Pillar Brace

08-06-2009, 11:27 AM	#4
kac View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite 3dr Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West/Central Illinois Posts: 540	Oh, the dealer put another knob on it and it's still loose, thats weird.... Is it a manual transmission, I have a few shift knobs I've used on mine laying around I could sell you one for cheap.... __________________ Touchscreen DVD Navigation - 10" Bazooka Subwoofer - Kenwood Speakers - Toyota Premium Horn set AFE Pro Dry Air Filter - modified air intake box - 1ZZ-FE Throttle Body - Ultra Racing Rear Sway Bar & Front Strut Bar NST in cabin & engine bay SSK's - TWM shifter base bushings & cable bushings - Megan Racing C-Pillar Brace

08-06-2009, 11:38 AM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ I bet it does, or usually three Allens. The cheaper knobs are made that way to fit any car. They usually come with inserts for a tighter fit, but eventually they can become loose. buy a Delrin knob, you will not be sorry! -- or one of the used ones that come up in classifieds. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

08-06-2009, 12:05 PM	#7
lilredrocket Slowy getting there View User's Garage Drives: 08 Liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,464	I own a Delrin that i bought from www.microimageonline.com and its amazing!!! __________________

08-06-2009, 11:18 AM	#3
dvspindler Drives: '07 Yaris Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 3	Perhaps most people on here know a lot about this sort of thing, but I know nothing at all. The dealer already replaced the knob, and I have no idea why they would replace it with the wrong type.

08-06-2009, 04:07 PM	#8
dvspindler Drives: '07 Yaris Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 3	Thanks very much! I don't know why it's difficult to find the threaded ones, but the Delrin one is threaded, so I bought it. Thanks for the link and the help!

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