B8.5 shift knob swap - help

[Rbb1485]

Hey guys, I know this topic had been covered previously, but hoping someone might be able to throw some advice my way.

So following the DIY on here, I slowly heated and twisted the plastic rod 90 degrees to get the slot facing forward. I took an x-y-z measurement before and after, they look pretty close.

Problem is, when I go to install the 8.5 knob, pull out the safety plunger, I push down feel the clicks, then when I remove the zip tie, and the trigger just snaps in and doesn't seem to catch on anything.

Should the trigger stay in the "out" position when I remove the plunger and zip tie?

What am I doing wrong?? Thanks for your help AZ... =/ =/

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[Rbb1485]

Nvm!!!! I needed to reset the internal trigger first! For some reason it came and even w the safety plunger, it was not set. Thanks anyways AZ!!!

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[MATHMATIXX]

Nvm!!!! I needed to reset the internal trigger first! For some reason it came and even w the safety plunger, it was not set. Thanks anyways AZ!!!

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Lol good deal man, glad you got it figured out. 👍

[Rbb1485]

Lol good deal man, glad you got it figured out.

Thanks bro!! That was one sketchy DIY!!! And I've done it all....never want to mess with that again!!! LOL. Sooo worth it tho!!

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[Street Nasty]

Nvm!!!! I needed to reset the internal trigger first! For some reason it came and even w the safety plunger, it was not set. Thanks anyways AZ!!!

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How do you do that? Is that the issue when the button is pressed before install?

[AudBoost]

How do you do that? Is that the issue when the button is pressed before install?

Audi sells a special tool (#T40203 ) for this purpose but you can make your own.




Use a medium gauge wire bend into the shape with a little kink on the tip as shown in the photo

[Rbb1485]

How do you do that? Is that the issue when the button is pressed before install?

YES that is correct. I didn't use that tool, all you have to do is pry and hold the trigger open, then I used a pick tool and stuck it in and pulled down the internal trigger mechanism, there is a good YouTube video showing how to do it

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[Street Nasty]

YES that is correct. I didn't use that tool, all you have to do is pry and hold the trigger open, then I used a pick tool and stuck it in and pulled down the internal trigger mechanism, there is a good YouTube video showing how to do it

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Thanks. That is what I was worried about as well. It definitely looks worth it!

[Rbb1485]

Yeah, it transforms the interior, definitely worth it, the process is a little sketchy tho, at least it was for me lol

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[Moose88x]

Yeah, it transforms the interior, definitely worth it, the process is a little sketchy tho, at least it was for me lol

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Hey your inbox is full for PM. $300 is good for me


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[thebigwawa]

Thanks bro!! That was one sketchy DIY!!! And I've done it all....never want to mess with that again!!! LOL. Sooo worth it tho!!

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Looks great!!!
Where did you buy it? I’m trying to find one for my B8 S4 and my C7 S6.
Thanks!


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[Rbb1485]

On Ebay . Can't remember the seller name off the top of my head tho

[passatevos]

Is there a better DIY write up or a good YouTube video I can watch. I’m looking to buy this ( https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...3#post14057243 ) but I’ll pass if gonna be a PITA to install.

TIA

[LaZyB0ne]

I swapped out a new shift knob on my b8.5 and when the shifter seated I couldn't press the button in. Like it felt locked and I couldn't press it in. Then pressed the button extra hard and it depressed but just stuck in and didn't seem to engage properly.

Any suggestions how to get the shift knob off or unlock it while it's installed?

[Silence]

YES that is correct. I didn't use that tool, all you have to do is pry and hold the trigger open, then I used a pick tool and stuck it in and pulled down the internal trigger mechanism, there is a good YouTube video showing how to do it

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can you share the video? about to attempt this next week.