A4 shift knob is loose
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Le Mans Master
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From: Hillsboro OR
A4 shift **** is loose
It is on an 03 A4 Coupe and the shift **** rocks back and forth. Is there an allen screw or something to tighten it. How do I access it? Does anyone know how I can tighten it?
Le Mans Master
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On the very front of the **** at the bottom , there is a staple .If its missing then that the problem.There no screws or allens to tighten
If the staple is there you might be able to pull it out , move the **** a bit and see if it was just not seated right. The staple fits in to a grove on the shaft in the shifter
If the staple is there you might be able to pull it out , move the **** a bit and see if it was just not seated right. The staple fits in to a grove on the shaft in the shifter
I guess it beats hot glue. 
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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
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From: Hillsboro OR
It's fixed now.... Thank you
I removed the staple and the **** was full seated. There was a little bit of "slop" in the opposing key ways on the shaft/**** interface. I took a small, thin piece of cardboard and slid it between the two as I replaced the ****. I re-inserted the staple and now it is as tight as new. Let the jokes begin.......
Let the jokes begin.......
