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Gear Knob

Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 4:02 pm
by Meggyman
Why is the Megane gear Knob so easily marked.
Have a fiesta too and it stands up to the rigours of daily life much better than the Smegane all round.

Renault state a new Knob is approx £40 for a replacement, and you can't just buy the easily marked top piece. You have to buy the whole knob.

Other than that I am so damn careful to the point where I hardly touch any part of the interior for the fear of marking or damaging anything.


Megane 53 plate 1.6 VVT Dynamique.

Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 4:31 pm
by Ray
thought you'd be able to get one under warranty... i think a few here have already.
You could try a scrap yard. The FAQ on this site has the instructions how to remove the gear knob.

Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:31 pm
by the big yin
Mines turned brown and was replaced under warranty and mines is 3 in Seotember

Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:52 pm
by hibsfan
My (late) 05 plate has faded badly, to the point that I can't read the gear numbers on the top of the knob.

I'll be asking for a replacement next month, when it's due a trip to the dealers for it's first service.

I ain't paying for a replacement, I can tell you that much!

Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:11 pm
by soterman
Mine is slightly scratched and the numbers have slightly faded.

I am within the warranty period and I have enquired at 2 dealerships. The answer I got was the same (dealerships are 240km apart): 'Sir, you have sweaty hands and the top bit was not designed to withstand this kind of treatment'

Well I knew that beforehand! Both said that they will not replace the knob, as that would be 'normal wear and tear'. Phoned at Renault's centre office in Athens (just for the fun of it), and yes the answer was the same - normal wear and tear....

Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:29 am
by Basenji
Well, there might be a solution:
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 11:14 pm
by Mondo
Mine is also badly scratched (this was done by the previous owner). I want to replace the knob too. The problem is: how do you remove the knob? Is there some secret trick...?

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:24 am
by Scenic

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:35 am
by Mondo
Thanks. You pull it straight up then, right? As far as I know, most other knobs are threaded...

Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:14 am
by Megane II
soterman wrote:Mine is slightly scratched and the numbers have slightly faded.

I am within the warranty period and I have enquired at 2 dealerships. The answer I got was the same (dealerships are 240km apart): 'Sir, you have sweaty hands and the top bit was not designed to withstand this kind of treatment'

Well I knew that beforehand! Both said that they will not replace the knob, as that would be 'normal wear and tear'. Phoned at Renault's centre office in Athens (just for the fun of it), and yes the answer was the same - normal wear and tear....

They have changed mine under warranty.

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:03 am
by 500937680
well.. i think i'm not being so lucky as others. I'm trying to pull my knob off for 3 straight days..and nothing. :cry:

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:20 am
by Bobbobadobob
500937680 wrote:well.. i think i'm not being so lucky as others. I'm trying to pull my knob off for 3 straight days..and nothing. :cry:


Souldn't you see a doctor about that???

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 9:24 am
by 500937680
I'm going to the Witch 8)

gear knob

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:42 pm
by referee
I have had 2 replacement gear knobs both under waranty. Renault are aware of this problem but are failing to address it. My dealer has been onto them for seven months now and still they dont want to find a solution..

Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:35 pm
by scoop
Gettin mine replaced on Friday under warranty along with bottom ball joint which failed on first MOT. Pays you to go to a dealer for your first MOT test, I was suprised it was covered but there you go!