Annoying Noise

Kev.O · 6th June 2009, 11:37 AM

Whilst driving to JTS I noticed an annoying noise. I tracked it down to the arm rest in the centre console and it turns out to be the little black plastic opener (see picture below).
Would anyone be kind enough to try moving theirs for me and letting me know how much free movement there is before it actually opens the console.
I've taken it apart today but there's no way of adjusing anything. The looseness of the part rattles and annoys me. I want to make sure it's not a common fault before I get a new one from Mr.T

Cass · 6th June 2009, 11:43 AM

Is that the ashtray recess?

Kev.O · 6th June 2009, 11:45 AM

No, it's the little handle that allows access into the centre console (behind the ashtray).

Cass · 6th June 2009, 11:49 AM

Is that a UK spec thing as i can't remember it on my old J-spec?

Kev.O · 6th June 2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Cass

Is that a UK spec thing as i can't remember it on my old J-spec?

No not at all. It's the big black armrest/console behind the ashtray. I've just taken a picture of the stripped down part.

Cass · 6th June 2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Kev.O

No not at all. It's the big black armrest/console behind the ashtray. I've just taken a picture of the stripped down part.

Sorry i can't help Kev as my memory is a bit faded and i cant recognise the part in its stripped down form

Just turn your radio up and the noise will go away

Kev.O · 6th June 2009, 12:19 PM

Have a look at this picture Cass:

Linky.

Gambit · 6th June 2009, 01:13 PM

Cass, what are you on! Lol.

Yes Kev it does move about and can rattle, about a quarter of a centimeter in play before it starts to move the catch I've got 2 (not both in the car, of course) and they are both the same.

I'd suggest try and pad it with a bit of felt like the dash panels are if it is vibrating that much.

Gambit · 6th June 2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cass

Is that the ashtray recess?

jay200bhp · 6th June 2009, 01:26 PM

kev my latch on the centre console cover is quite firm really with one finger underneath it it isnt loose to wobble up and down which i suspect yours is ! if that um helps haha

6th June 2009, 11:37 AM	#1
Kev.O Officially NOT in Wales! UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 4,130	Annoying Noise Whilst driving to JTS I noticed an annoying noise. I tracked it down to the arm rest in the centre console and it turns out to be the little black plastic opener (see picture below). Would anyone be kind enough to try moving theirs for me and letting me know how much free movement there is before it actually opens the console. I've taken it apart today but there's no way of adjusing anything. The looseness of the part rattles and annoys me. I want to make sure it's not a common fault before I get a new one from Mr.T __________________ Kev To be single is to be skint

6th June 2009, 11:43 AM	#2
Cass Beer and more Beer Single Turbo - Auto Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness / Scotland Posts: 3,610	Is that the ashtray recess? __________________ "Freezing worms makes them easier to sharpen!"

6th June 2009, 11:45 AM	#3
Kev.O Officially NOT in Wales! UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 4,130	No, it's the little handle that allows access into the centre console (behind the ashtray). __________________ Kev To be single is to be skint

6th June 2009, 11:49 AM	#4
Cass Beer and more Beer Single Turbo - Auto Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Inverness / Scotland Posts: 3,610	Is that a UK spec thing as i can't remember it on my old J-spec? __________________ "Freezing worms makes them easier to sharpen!"

6th June 2009, 12:19 PM	#7
Kev.O Officially NOT in Wales! UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 4,130	Have a look at this picture Cass: Linky. __________________ Kev To be single is to be skint

6th June 2009, 01:13 PM	#8
Gambit Old Timer Jap Spec GZ - Auto Aerotop (TT) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worcester Posts: 2,089	Cass, what are you on! Lol. Yes Kev it does move about and can rattle, about a quarter of a centimeter in play before it starts to move the catch I've got 2 (not both in the car, of course) and they are both the same. I'd suggest try and pad it with a bit of felt like the dash panels are if it is vibrating that much. __________________ J-Spec Twin Turbo Aerotop 3G Brakes Blitz nur spec r Full Stainless DC Blitz Active Front Spoiler Controler Greddy Boost + EXT Gauges Running 1bar OZ Superleggera UK Spec Bonnet Scoop UK Glass Headlamps Mines ECU

6th June 2009, 01:26 PM	#10
jay200bhp Senior Member Single Turbo - Manual Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: oxfordshire Posts: 786	kev my latch on the centre console cover is quite firm really with one finger underneath it it isnt loose to wobble up and down which i suspect yours is ! if that um helps haha __________________ [I]Jap spec 6 speed TT Forged short motor BC Rods Mahle pistons Single Precision T67 Turbo Greddy manifold and wastegate Syvecs S6 and Toucan touch screen Work Kai Wheels Ridox front wings and diffuser Full Ox blood leather interior TRD steering wheel Mapped by Ryan G @ SRR 803bhp

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