Possible to use a 2012 shifter in a 2008?
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I don't see why it would be a software issue. The shifter, whether a rotary knob or linear rod, operates switches that tell the software what is selected. I have never had either one apart, but if you can get at the switch contacts you should be able to wire them to the software/hardware interface to accept the input from either shifter. Both shifters have five positions and switches - P, R, N,D, and S. The software does not care how or what actuated the switches.
Someone that has them apart can comment if the switch contacts are accessible or burried in a CANBUS controller.
It might take a little work to make the rotary knob retract when shutting the car off.
Someone that has them apart can comment if the switch contacts are accessible or burried in a CANBUS controller.
It might take a little work to make the rotary knob retract when shutting the car off.
Last edited by davchr; 08-16-2017 at 02:17 PM.
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It seems to me that during my search for a 2007-ish XK I ran across someone who had bought but not installed the knob type shifter to replace his stick-style shifter, and he was including it in the sale. That doesn't necessarily mean that the switch could be accomplished, but I guess he thought so.
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