I'm knobbed off

[schueymcfee]

I've got a 93 Chimaera and the door opening knob keeps catching on the gear knob when I change into second.

I noticed the newer models have the knob further back in its own little pouch rather than in the space with the gears and handbrake.

So I bought a new centre console and attempted to move the knob back, but it doesn't fit, it must be wider than newer models.

So, before I buy a knew door opening mechanism, can somebody tell me if the newer knobs still use wires to open the door or is it all electronic?

Thanks.

>>> Edited by schueymcfee on Friday 7th May 16:45

[Jonnyb]

My 96 has the door opening knob further back and its still wires.

[the dodger]

Yes, still bowden cables. You'll have to bond in a bracket to fit the knob asy to it though. Probably not a difficult job if you have the time and some f/g & resin.

[M@H]

Surely this may just be some slack in the gear linkeage..? ..my 93 gearlever never came close to the doorknob in 2nd gear.

Cheers,
Matt.

[Bob the Planner]

When my gear linkage broke, I found that the fore aft movement meant I could only get the car into gear by removing the centre console. It was a fairly quick fix to get the linkage replaced - apparently you do not have to remove the gearbox to do it, however as I had the clutch replaced at the same time the box was removed.

Bob