Ugh - Squeaky Armrest
#1
12-05-2006, 11:27 AM
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Ugh - Squeaky Armrest
Now that the cold weather has set in, my armrest seems to have developed a squeak. Has anyone else heard this, and have you tried any "fixes"?
For me, it seems to squeak the most when I am lightly resting my arm on it, and when I am going over bumps...
For me, it seems to squeak the most when I am lightly resting my arm on it, and when I am going over bumps...
#2
12-05-2006, 11:31 AM
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Re: Ugh - Squeaky Armrest
Yes, my armrest has developed a pop/click sound (more than a squeak). The most effective fix thus far is not to rest my arm on it. 
I imagine there will be dozens of others posting here on this same topic. The countdown begins....
I imagine there will be dozens of others posting here on this same topic. The countdown begins....
#3
12-05-2006, 12:44 PM
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Re: Ugh - Squeaky Armrest
Mine does the same - I did put a few felts pads under it to tighten the clasp - it helped a little - but not completely....
I can also say that my Chevy's and Fords squeak less than the TCH in cold weather - I want to rip my dash out it is so annoying in the cold weather....
I can also say that my Chevy's and Fords squeak less than the TCH in cold weather - I want to rip my dash out it is so annoying in the cold weather....
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12-05-2006, 03:42 PM
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Re: Ugh - Squeaky Armrest
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#5
12-05-2006, 04:23 PM
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Re: Ugh - Squeaky Armrest
I'm in too.... It was 30 degrees here this morning according to the dash readout and my center armrest was squeaking pretty good. As soon as I lifted my arm it would stop. I may try the felt pad thing tomorrow.
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#7
12-06-2006, 06:22 PM
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Re: Ugh - Squeaky Armrest
I also have the clicky sounding center armrest. I had the dash rattle and am bringing the car back for the 6th time for the crickety rattle center console. This time they are finally renting a car for me for the day while they look at it again. I 've given them the repair instructions and pics from the site. I'm starting to get a little impatient. oh yeah, I also had the front brake squeal so they had to shim that up too.
#9
12-06-2006, 06:52 PM
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Re: Ugh - Squeaky Armrest
My center console squeak started at about 1000 miles. The armrest, about 4000 or 5000 miles - but I think this is more a function of the cold weather.
#10
12-06-2006, 11:08 PM
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Re: Ugh - Squeaky Armrest
spiff72 -- our cars came from Japan, abward's is from KY... I wonder if the ones from KY will experience the same console squeak and/or armrest click issues, or whether they'll be installing those sub-assemblies somewhat diff'tly...
