ECT Stealth PRO shift knob

Cool now how did you get up thru there ?

 

Do you have the center console removed? Just grab that end of the wire and slide it though the boot before putting the center console back on. Then connect the wires to the knob after you screw it on.

 

When I did mine I ran some 550 cord down the hole and taped it to the new ect cord. I then gently pulled and fed them both up through the hole.

Once I had that , I routed the rest under the console. I didn’t feel like fighting with the Qi charger , so I routed the wire .. shown in the pic below to the factory ect wire.

 

With the console off you should be able to reach underneath and put it through the hole.

 

Now just trying to find out where to put the plugs and extra wire at. cant seam to get the boot back onto the knob.

 

You need to push as much wire as you can back in the hole. The connection needs to lay sideways and just need to keep trying different areas.

 

Guess I put the knob on too soon after blacking out the threads. Must have continued wicking around the back so I added another application.
After first application and a few days just sitting.

Second application

Now I'll let set overnight and see if it needs more.

 

That’s what mine did when I applied the fabric marker. I ended up getting impatient and installing the knob. I figured I could always remove it and re apply down the road.

It looks so much better full stealth mode

 

Well this time I'm using a Sharpie Permanent Fabric marker. See if it holds up overnight.

 

Install was a snap and so worth it. ## lovin it...

 

I used Rit Graphite dye for synthetic fabrics on each of the threads, wiped it with some warm water, it took some of the dye off, then i went back and used the Sharpie Industrial Permanent marker, wiped it off with a napkin, went over it again. I probably went over it with the dye and permanent marker 3-4 times each. I then used a hair dryer to set it and tried wiping again with a napkin. The last time, just a little black came off and the threads still look black. We will see how long it will last. I am going to paint the two buttons MGM and clear it with a matte finish. I should have it all done and ready to install by Monday. My replacement button should have arrived today...

 

I really like mine with MGM trim on it. Matches the interior trim panels fairly close. Thanks for the tip.

 

I will have to make an install video. But it's really straight forward if you break it down in steps:
1)pull shift boot down and unscrew OEM knob
2) pop center console up and route wire along drivers side of the console
3)remove and unplug ECT button(after removing radio bezel and popping out from the back)
4)plug new harness into OEM ECT connector of the truck
5)Screw new knob on and plug into small 2 pin connector.

I just picked up another 40 knobs from my dealer...and will be working on them later this week when I get back to work(I am currently out of town until Wednesday)

 

@mesojdm Plan on using this quite a bit on my 8 road hour trip tomorrow.

And a huge thank you for the videos posted. Those saved me a lot of time and heartache.

 

Cool pic! The shadows hide everything but the protruding button face.
Did you find the install to be pretty straight forward?

 

My install went very quickly using the remove the dash vents and hv/ac controls. I recommend that way. It was very easy to pop the button out and hook it up. I pulled the console but not all the way out. I was done in 20 minutes tops. I love the switch on the knob. Thanks

 

At first, there was a struggle because I was trying to come under charging station. Eventually, I decided to go along the driver side , and it was a piece of cake from there.

 

i hope i can get my hands on one this time

 

Installed, and while I had the Center consul out I painted that chrome ring around the cupholder with black spray on bedliner so would be durable.

 

#2: I didn't do that, but the second time I routed the harness on the passenger side to the rear of the shifter assembly then up to the shifter boot. When in park, the harness is all the way forward, then when put into drive and S mode the harness is slacker. The first time I ran the harness in front of the shifter assembly and when in drive, the boot got taught.

#5: This is easier said than done IMO due to the small wires that could get caught between the knob and boot garnish. And the connectors get caught.

Thanks for the awesome products!