will the following item work for automatic?
it says univeral but our button is on the side.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7953786094&category=33703

I think the way the side button works, is that it pushes a
shaft with a plastic nub at the end that's cut at a 45 degree
angle. So technically the button is verticle under your stock
knob.

Take your stock one off and see before you order me thinks.

that would be sick! IM not sure either though. wish i could be of more help...

i think it would work but how about the overdrive button.

over drive? do we even need that?

i got one of thoses along time ago and do you think it could work as a ebrake knob i havent tried yet?

i got one of thoses along time ago and do you think it could work as a ebrake knob i havent tried yet?

so it does work correct?

If it fits, would look great. I just covered mine to match new interior. Black/White.

I think the overdrive button could be moved, it's only a switch.

looks cool but i'll wait for one of you guys to try it out first......... :nails:

I switched automatic ____ knobs on my xb. Raven is right about the button technically being vertical. Also, I moved my old button to a location under the ebrake handle. I also have the button on the new knob hooked up as well. So theoretically the knob could work, its just a question of if it comes with the right adapters to fit our oval bar.

They sell e brake handles you know.

Here's an auto shift knob:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/531000-531999/531755_23_full.jpg
He moved the OD button to the cup holders. I also found this one with a OD button on it.
http://www.obxracingsports.com/interior.cfm?catid=4&subCatID=2&subCat2ID=20
I posted this a while back and found some that may work:
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=43924&highlight=

looks cool but i'll wait for one of you guys to try it out first......... :nails:

well mine didnt work. it didnt fit. so imma return it and i accidentally cut the o/d wires. so i messed up..yes i did..

instead of calling me a dummy any help to figure out which wire is which? they both have polka dots so that doesn't help.

I would guess those wires run either way. All the button is, is a switch that allows current (or a ground) to pass through to close a circuit, and engage or dis-engauge the OD.

MattB

:tap: Well, i've actually tried to swap shift nobs for my automatic and i didn't like how it was set up so i returned it and put the stock one back on. If you want the O.D option, you'll need to re-locate it to a different position. If not, you'll need to either wire it to be left on or left off. With an automatic, if you are doing a lot of interstate driving i would recommend it left on. But its also nice to have that option because you never know when you'll need it...or not need it.

:tap: Well, i've actually tried to swap shift nobs for my automatic and i didn't like how it was set up so i returned it and put the stock one back on. If you want the O.D option, you'll need to re-locate it to a different position. If not, you'll need to either wire it to be left on or left off. With an automatic, if you are doing a lot of interstate driving i would recommend it left on. But its also nice to have that option because you never know when you'll need it...or not need it.
I agree, I do use mine when I need it. These aren't the fastest cars in the world. I need my OD for passing people most of the time. If I do buy an aftermarket Auto Knob I'll relocate the ODB somewhere.

Yeah, probably the best place to re-locate it would be either right there by the E-brake or cup holders. That way you aren't going all throughout the dashboard just to re-locate. :relief:

Yup. It seems most aftermarket auto knobs don't have the same "action" as the stock. What I did was to splice into the stock OD wires. I hooked one set of wires to the new knobs button and the other I ran under the center cup holder boot (what ever its called) and mounted under the ebrake handle. Both work. I prefer the "action" on the stock button and use it if I have to turn off od quickly. Its actually a convenient location especially if you have an aftermarket armrest because your hand is resting right there.

instead of calling me a dummy any help to figure out which wire is which? they both have polka dots so that doesn't help.
either way will work.