Hi everybody. When I floor the pedal in my Goat (6spd) I hear a rattling noise coming from my shift knob (or something else). What could that be? The knob is already vibrating during normal driving but the rattling only occurs when I 'step' on it. ...
Yeah, mine does that, too. I think it's the sound deadening stuff under the boot not doing its job. I've had to have the shifter knob replaced a couple of times under warranty (the metal stuff bubbled and peeled), and I don't think the techs put everything back exactly right.
I hear it as well and it is annoying. If anyone has an idea, I would like that sound removed...along with the skip shift mode as well, and the little clanking I hear when shifting from 1st to 2nd under normal driving conditions in which Pontiac says that is normal.
The top of the console is held in place by about six snap-in type metal clips. There is one screw at the front of the change tray just under the cubby below the radio.
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Remove the screw and then pull up on the top of the console just behind the TC button (with the armrest in the open position). Do not pry at the plastic with a screwdriver, just pull up on the plastic. Once it pops up, work your way forward until all of the clips are unseated.
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There are two plugs on the underside of the console. One plug is for the TC button and one is for the power window switches. Unplug the connectors and the piece should now be free to be removed.
Pop the clips loose and raise the shift boot up and out of the way.
Pull trim piece back and up making sure you clear the two lips up front represented by the arrows.
Lift up on leather boot
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Use a flathead screwdriver to pry the clips away from the metal handle while pulling the shifter knob with all your force since the knob is also RTV'd on the shaft from the factory.
don't hit yourself in the nose with the shifter knob when it comes loose
put a big dab of silocone sealer on the top of the shaft and reinstall the knob.
push it down far enough to reseat the clips.
put the console back together let dry overnight before any hard shifting
and your rattle should be gone.
My '06 had the rattle from the gitgo. I took it back to the dealer and the service writer was familiar with the problem and ordered a bushing from Oz that took two weeks to arrive. The rattle went completely away after they replaced the bushing. Don't know if it was the stock part or some special part designed to address the problem.
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'06 GTO M6, Cyclone Grey, 18" wheels.
Magnacharger 112, Kooks 1-7/8" LT headers, Magnaflow catbacks, EE catch can, JHP gauge pod, SCSS triple A-pillar, LC-1 wideband O2.
455 rwhp, 451 rwtq . . . for now.
My daily driver is a stock '94 Impala SS.
The3Car, that DIDN'T work on my car. I even broke off all the clips, and still rattles.
Hey Huffer, the rattle sounds just like a bushing, so your explanation is the best I've heard so far. Would you mind elaborating WHERE is this bushing? Inquiring minds want to know.
With the depressed used car prices, I was selling my GTO, but will try to solve the myriad noises I have with my car one by one, so I can live with it. This rattle is one of the more annoying ones, and I want to get rid of it. If you don't have the info, it'd be great if you could ask your dealer exactly what was replaced. Thanks man.
JC
Hey Huffer, the rattle sounds just like a bushing, so your explanation is the best I've heard so far. Would you mind elaborating WHERE is this bushing? Inquiring minds want to know.
With the depressed used car prices, I was selling my GTO, but will try to solve the myriad noises I have with my car one by one, so I can live with it. This rattle is one of the more annoying ones, and I want to get rid of it. If you don't have the info, it'd be great if you could ask your dealer exactly what was replaced. Thanks man.
JC
I've got the service ticket right here. It says:
Rattle noise from shifter SOP Bushing is is PN#92146323 Found shifter control rattles on cold start Replaced shifter control for repair K1120 0.5
Part # 92146323 Description: Lever 4.006
It says "Lever" and not "Bushing," so I don't really know what was replaced or how. Hope this helps.
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'06 GTO M6, Cyclone Grey, 18" wheels.
Magnacharger 112, Kooks 1-7/8" LT headers, Magnaflow catbacks, EE catch can, JHP gauge pod, SCSS triple A-pillar, LC-1 wideband O2.
455 rwhp, 451 rwtq . . . for now.
My daily driver is a stock '94 Impala SS.
It says "Lever" and not "Bushing," so I don't really know what was replaced or how. Hope this helps.
Thanks a lot man. Saw your post on the 'other' board, and sadly, that p/n belongs to the shift knob buddy; don't know where the 'lever' reference came from. It'd be great if you could talk to your service advisor and find out what was replaced, but don't expect you to, so don't worry. Someone will eventually find the culprit. I'll live with it in the mean time, since I don't get to that rpm range too often with current gas prices. Take care.
JC
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