Annoying Shifter Rattle

Elan · 11-04-2013, 03:50 AM

Hello everyone! Well I've had this problem since I picked up the car and now that I can't play music for a week or so, its really getting to me. My shifter has an extremely annoying rattle/buzz (more of a buzz) coming from the top of it. It sounds like plastic rattling around. It happens over 2.5K RPMS, so during cruise it is constant. When I push down on the shifter head (push with a finger on the 123456R pattern, not the whole shifter assembly), even very lightly, it stops.

I tried searching for a fix, but it seems people only experience the whole unit rattling. Mine seems to be coming from the top only. Anyone know what is causing this problem and how to fix it? It's driving me absolutely crazy.

dc3843 · 11-04-2013, 06:38 AM

I have that problem with mine too. I just bought a weighted shifter and got rid of the stock one. Sorry, that's probably not much help

Troyz · 11-04-2013, 08:40 AM

I test drove a few 370z before I figured out it was a common problem. It only seems to happen at high RPM.

kenchan · 11-04-2013, 09:05 AM

it could be the metal spacer that sits right under the knob. its got a bevel on the inside to mate with the tapered part of the shaft.

if you can remove the knob, then i would put a washer (or maybe even a rubber grommet) on top of that spacer and re-tighten your knob. that might take care of it.

the stock knob and be a royal pita to remove...

onzedge · 11-04-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

it could be the metal spacer that sits right under the knob. its got a bevel on the inside to mate with the tapered part of the shaft.

if you can remove the knob, then i would put a washer (or maybe even a rubber grommet) on top of that spacer and re-tighten your knob. that might take care of it.

the stock knob and be a royal pita to remove...

I had the same problem and a rubber grommet (I used a couple of garden hose washers) took away the rattle totally.

Mt Tam I am · 11-04-2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I had the same problem and a rubber grommet (I used a couple of garden hose washers) took away the rattle totally.

Cool beans.

kenchan · 11-04-2013, 09:47 AM

yet another home depot mod!

onzedge · 11-04-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yet another home depot mod!

It worked!!!

onzedge · 11-04-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Cool beans.

Elan · 11-04-2013, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

it could be the metal spacer that sits right under the knob. its got a bevel on the inside to mate with the tapered part of the shaft.

if you can remove the knob, then i would put a washer (or maybe even a rubber grommet) on top of that spacer and re-tighten your knob. that might take care of it.

the stock knob and be a royal pita to remove...

But the interesting part is that it doesn't rattle down there. It only happens at the very top of the shifter. When I push down slightly on the flexible leather top, it stops. I don't even touch the shifter assembly. I don't understand how a metal spacer at the bottom affects the very top of the shifter where the rattle comes from. I'm going crazy kenchan. The men in white will come soon. I know it.

kenchan · 11-04-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Elan

But the interesting part is that it doesn't rattle down there. It only happens at the very top of the shifter. When I push down slightly on the flexible leather top, it stops. I don't even touch the shifter assembly. I don't understand how a metal spacer at the bottom affects the very top of the shifter where the rattle comes from. I'm going crazy kenchan. The men in white will come soon. I know it.

i think it's just resonating on the shaft and it just sounds like it's coming from the top?

have you tried removing the knob? that would be your first step.

try adding the grommet.

Fountainhead · 11-04-2013, 01:29 PM

Well you know that the stock knob is a multi-piece affair, perhaps something internally is vibrating...

kenchan · 11-04-2013, 01:32 PM

remove the knob yet?

Elan · 11-04-2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

remove the knob yet?

No I didn't. I know its a PITA! I will this weekend when I have access to some tools.

kenchan · 11-04-2013, 02:58 PM

i broke 2 strap wrenches trying to take mine off yrs ago.

11-04-2013, 03:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 15	Annoying Shifter Rattle Hello everyone! Well I've had this problem since I picked up the car and now that I can't play music for a week or so, its really getting to me. My shifter has an extremely annoying rattle/buzz (more of a buzz) coming from the top of it. It sounds like plastic rattling around. It happens over 2.5K RPMS, so during cruise it is constant. When I push down on the shifter head (push with a finger on the 123456R pattern, not the whole shifter assembly), even very lightly, it stops. I tried searching for a fix, but it seems people only experience the whole unit rattling. Mine seems to be coming from the top only. Anyone know what is causing this problem and how to fix it? It's driving me absolutely crazy. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

11-04-2013, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Troyz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin Posts: 154 Drives: 370Z Touring M6 Rep Power: 12	Rattle I test drove a few 370z before I figured out it was a common problem. It only seems to happen at high RPM.

11-04-2013, 09:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	it could be the metal spacer that sits right under the knob. its got a bevel on the inside to mate with the tapered part of the shaft. if you can remove the knob, then i would put a washer (or maybe even a rubber grommet) on top of that spacer and re-tighten your knob. that might take care of it. the stock knob and be a royal pita to remove... onzedge and DEpointfive0 like this.

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dc3843 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Southlake, tx Posts: 116 Drives: 2012 silver 6spd nav Rep Power: 12	I have that problem with mine too. I just bought a weighted shifter and got rid of the stock one. Sorry, that's probably not much help

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yet another home depot mod!

11-04-2013, 01:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
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11-04-2013, 01:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	remove the knob yet?

11-04-2013, 02:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i broke 2 strap wrenches trying to take mine off yrs ago.