I took apart my stock shifter to get the button and wires out on my 96. I don't remember having to extend the wires, and I mounted it right "under/next to" the ECT/PWR button so I didn't have a problem with the wire length.

 

Just wondering how i can relocate the button....can i just add an extra length of wires to it and the reroute it somewhere or do i have to pull the wire from under and then relocate?

yes

 

kkk i guess i'll take the shift position cover out and check out the wirings and stuff

 

here's mine from my DIY shifter thread
you can see the wires sticking out after i cut the shaft down, just extend and relocate wherever you want.

 

oh yea, get a NOS switch and wire it to that! :thumbup:

 

wouldnt you want to pull the wires from underneath and then relocate it....or else the od wires will be showned

 

^ dont need to, my shifter has an OD button on it
sorry about the blurriness

 

Yea, there's only 2 wires, OD is off when the wires are touching (switch depressed), and OD is on when the wires are not touching (normal). I relocated mine to a toggle switch under my head unit, and it works fine.

 

yes, i did the same... 2 prongs on a toggle switch, mine was on the bezel next to my shifter in my old 99 cam... it is fairly simple, just be careful that when you remove the old shifter... you don't lose thost itty itty wires down the shifter housing

 

why would u want to relocate the o/d buttom?

 

^ shifter change.

 

well currently my stock shifter is quite ugly looking....the top is all peeling off and shit....so i want a new one....i've tried like 2 or 3 brands already.....either they are too short or the inner diameter's too small....oh btw.....do anyone know what the stock shifter shaft's diameter is?

 

wouldnt you want to pull the wires from underneath and then relocate it....or else the od wires will be showned

If your new shifter has a button/switch on it, you don't need to pull the wires out.

But if it doesn't have a button/switch, pull the wires out and wire them to a switch.


I used a mini spdt (single pole double throw (3 prong) switch).

P.S. If you use a spdt switch, use the center pin and one of the outer pins.

 

thx 88 that helped alot... i'll work on the button this weekend then :-D

 

It's really easy to do. When I changed my shifter I just bought a toggles switch and put it right under my ect button. People always ask me what's the button for. I tell 'em it's to self-destruct.

 

Relocated it today :thumbup: