06-19-2016, 11:37 PM | #1 |
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center armrest creaks
Every time I lean on the center armrest it creaks. Any suggestion on how to (and what to use) to lubricate hinges? Or any other suggestion. Thanks.
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06-20-2016, 03:05 PM | #3 |
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Creaks like this aren't necessarily caused by a lack of lubrication in the hinge. It's more likely due to the plastic flexing. Look for where the armrest is flexing when you lean on it and see if you can use padded tape or pieces of felt to close those gaps.
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06-21-2016, 09:17 AM | #6 |
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I had mine replaced under warranty...probably overkill, but I wasn't about to complain when they approved it.
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06-21-2016, 09:52 PM | #8 |
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I've had this issue since buying my car and I forget every time I take it to a dealer, didn't realise it was a common issue. Due for a check up soon before I hit 50k miles, hopefully they can fix it.
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06-22-2016, 09:45 AM | #9 |
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Same thing here. I told my dealer right after purchasing and they put some grease in the hinge. That worked for like a week. I've also tried felt tape. It's so annoying. Might not annoy most people but the smallest things bother me sometimes. :/
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06-22-2016, 11:08 AM | #10 |
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I get annoyed by the smallest things in the world when it comes to vehicles. I think it is an illness quite frankly. That center armrest creaking sound has always been a problem in 60% of BMW's I have purchased. It creaks in my M3 and X5. I have just learned to ignore the sound. I have not tried the plastic gel type bumpers designed for drawers and cupboard doors. I have heard that they are the solution for the noise.
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06-22-2016, 02:03 PM | #11 |
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Hi there,
Another one here - same issue from the beginning. In fact also from my seat - the plastics surrounding the buttons for electric seat adjustment. Somewhere there. Generally, I get mad and frustrated over even the smallest quirking sounds in cars, but in these cases - the sound only comes when I move myself in the seat or support my arm hard on the armrest. I tried to spray some silicone spray around/down the armrest plastic parts but to no help. So...I have gotten used to these sounds and can live with them. Best Bent |
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I had the same problem with me, I took the car in the workshop and there fixed!
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if you install them on the door side they will be less noticeable. also a 3/8" should work fine, 1/2" may be too thick and cause cracking of latches or something that BMW may lean on for warranty denial. (just a thought)
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Mine creak as well, so I bought these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I'll report back once I install them.
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i used to think it was because of the firm suspensions but now you have this issues on some with the base squishy watered down suspensions.
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06-22-2016, 08:10 PM | #19 |
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I showed my tech at my first service and he said there isn't much he can do but grease it. Worked for a month. I'm going to have to show him this thread thanks fellas
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Having never owned a BMW before the first time I saw that center console I was like wtf that looks like a, well ah um well you know. Its still a bit odd to look at, cover that thing in shag carpet and your talking awkward!
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06-28-2016, 06:40 PM | #22 |
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Mine used to creak horribly.
My dealer applied strips of felt to the underside of the armrest door which reduced it but it was still happening often enough to annoy me. After a second visit to them they applied felt to the latch (the base of the latch that enters the hole to lock the armrest) and that completely resolved the issue for me. |
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