Can't disconnect the Shift Knob.. HELP!!!

[IrishGuyute1]

having trouble figuring out how to get rid of the shift know in my 96 camry LE.. got all the screws off but the knob won't lift off.. seems like the O/D button and the wire attached to it is still connected. I could not take out the little compartment with the o/d button to disconnect the wire. how do i do this?... i want a C/F knob soo bad.

[woshiagni]

On 2002-07-13 01:32, IrishGuyute1 wrote:
having trouble figuring out how to get rid of the shift know in my 96 camry LE.. got all the screws off but the knob won't lift off.. seems like the O/D button and the wire attached to it is still connected. I could not take out the little compartment with the o/d button to disconnect the wire. how do i do this?... i want a C/F knob soo bad.

I'm not sure if the knob setup is similar to the one on the Gen4, but in case it is...

You need to pull off the gear indicator cover and reach down to disconnect the OD harness - it's to the right and forward of the shifter assembly, near where the passenger's left foot would be. If you're too lazy to do that, you can also cut the wires leading to the OD button and solder them to an aftermarket switch or your new shift knob.

[Silver Streak]

You have to cut it in the Gen3

[IrishGuyute1]

if i cut it where should i cut it and how do i reconnect it? i am not an electrical genius.. i know not much about automotive electronics or any electronics for that matter.

[Silver Streak]

You have to get a switch and simply connect the two wires to it. Like this....



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[Stylus_gen3cam]

what are those switchs in middle there silvercam?? what do they do?? (like dat nice metalic trim look)

[Silver Streak]

Left switch = O/D
Right switch = Controls amp 1
Big red one = Controls amp 2