Well, I finally succeeded in removing the gear shift knob! Found a position with enough leverage, kneeling backward on the passenger seat, and pulled it up. Almost put my elbow through the windshield! Anyway, turns out that the little rod that goes down the middle? You know the one? It broke. So now...

I see. I had to create an account. Finally got it. Thanks a million!

I think we're missing part of the URL here. I get to the page and... nothing. Just the File Factory home page.

I look forward to getting the whole link!

My old black leather shift boot looks horrible, so I got a new one. Came with a little plastic ring. I'd like to replace it myself. Can anyone guide me to resources or instructions on how to do this? Thanks!

Genuine pain. I just got a used Volvo, owner had lost his fobs (rich guy - doesn't care). I find replacing it costs a fortune! $100 would be fine, but it comes to $260! And half of that is just for the key+PIN. Damn and blast! Has anyone found any kind of workaround? Either a way to use a key withou...