New shift knob doesn't fit in.

kidd0223 · 09-23-2005, 02:17 AM

Hi
I recently purchased a walnut shift knob for auto. I was successful with pulling it out, but somehow the new one doesn't fit into the hole. I once tried really hard, but still like 1/4 inch of the tip(the side which should go into the gearbox) remains not inserted. When I look at new and old knobs side by side, length of those two are little different. New one is just exactly 1/4 inch longer. Is it just right or did I get irregular one? Anyone has same experience? I was told shift knob just fits in like glove, but

Help! help!

longtran · 09-23-2005, 10:21 AM

the new knob are more stubborn to get in. make sure the hole are line up and use your hand to pound it in. i did it to my manual knob, not sure if its the same, but my new knob was stubborn.

E90Fleet · 09-23-2005, 11:22 AM

Is it a BMW one?

kidd0223 · 09-24-2005, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Is it a BMW one?

Yes I bought it from Pacific BMW.

I just went outside to give it another shot, but it still won't fit in!!

My new shift knob is definitely longer than stock, is this normal??

I even tried with my gear on 'N' but the same result. Please someone

help out on this. Thanks.

NaTuReB0Y · 09-24-2005, 07:38 PM

I was thinking of getting a walnut knob too....but since you're having such a hard time installing it...maybe not. Somehow my 330i ended up with a aluminum knob with walnut trim

....hahaha..........I know....I know....options...options!

magmd · 09-24-2005, 08:44 PM

That really stinks that it does not fit!!! I agree...you should be able to order that part the way you want from the get go.

Lucky for me....I got alum trim...so no issues here.

Good luck getting them installed!! Hopefully you will not need to go to the dealer for some

Barry626 · 09-24-2005, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidd0223

Hi
New one is just exactly 1/4 inch longer. Is it just right or did I get irregular one? Anyone has same experience? I was told shift knob just fits in like glove, but

Help! help!

I bet u got wrong one for another car?
I would send it back & get correct one.
I bought mine from dealer & I watched them install it.
Took apprx. 1 minute to pull off old one & push on the new one.

creaminz · 09-25-2005, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Barry626

I bet u got wrong one for another car?
I would send it back & get correct one.
I bought mine from dealer & I watched them install it.
Took apprx. 1 minute to pull off old one & push on the new one.

If you don't mind could you please take pictures of your new shift knob unistalled? I want to see the total length of your new knob compare to my brother's. If you can take picture with stock shift knob, that would be awsome. By the way I'm kidd0223's little bro.

Thanks!

E90Fleet · 09-25-2005, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidd0223

Yes I bought it from Pacific BMW.

I just went outside to give it another shot, but it still won't fit in!!

My new shift knob is definitely longer than stock, is this normal??

I even tried with my gear on 'N' but the same result. Please someone

help out on this. Thanks.

Give me its part number and ill tell you what car its for

creaminz · 09-25-2005, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Give me its part number and ill tell you what car its for

Stuck / Piece
B32 2 5C 25 16 0 391 597

triton. · 09-25-2005, 03:11 PM

I know that the Walnut Shift Knob for the Manual transmission is #:25110391594

Barry626 · 09-25-2005, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creaminz

If you don't mind could you please take pictures of your new shift knob unistalled? I want to see the total length of your new knob compare to my brother's. If you can take picture with stock shift knob, that would be awsome. By the way I'm kidd0223's little bro.

Thanks!

Sorry, I don't want to try to pull new one off as I may screw it up?
I checked today with old one side by side and they are exact size knobs.
If yours is not same length etc. then it's not for the e90?

E90Fleet · 09-26-2005, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by creaminz

Stuck / Piece
B32 2 5C 25 16 0 391 597

25 16 0 391 597 is for the E90, but i want to know which one kidd0223 got

creaminz · 09-26-2005, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

25 16 0 391 597 is for the E90, but i want to know which one kidd0223 got

That's what I got, however it is not the same length as Stock Shift Knob.

I bought this from Pacific BMW, but do you think I can exchange to correct Knob at the BMW of Santa Barbara? Will they accept?

E90Fleet · 09-26-2005, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creaminz

That's what I got, however it is not the same length as Stock Shift Knob.

I bought this from Pacific BMW, but do you think I can exchange to correct Knob at the BMW of Santa Barbara? Will they accept?

Dont think they will exchange since they did not sell it.

Does the new knob work properly ( without being installed ) ?
If I remember correctly the "stick" part should retract when you press the button on the knob.

Just thinking that maybe it has something lose inside/not properly connected that is causing the "stick" part to stick out further.

You could maybe ask BMW of Santa Barbara if they have one to compare and see if its just yours that is different or if they all come like that.

AC · 09-27-2005, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidd0223

Hi
I recently purchased a walnut shift knob for auto. I was successful with pulling it out, but somehow the new one doesn't fit into the hole. I once tried really hard, but still like 1/4 inch of the tip(the side which should go into the gearbox) remains not inserted. When I look at new and old knobs side by side, length of those two are little different. New one is just exactly 1/4 inch longer. Is it just right or did I get irregular one? Anyone has same experience? I was told shift knob just fits in like glove, but

Help! help!

Just installed mine last night, and initially, I had the same problem as you with 1/4 inch sticking out. Then I applied quite a bit of pressure from the top and it snaps right in. Like you, I had no problems removing it, just pulls off. Hope this helps.

E90Fleet · 09-27-2005, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AC

Just installed mine last night, and initially, I had the same problem as you with 1/4 inch sticking out. Then I applied quite a bit of pressure from the top and it snaps right in. Like you, I had no problems removing it, just pulls off. Hope this helps.

Great, so it works perfectly ?

This will help others if they change to the wood knob

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