2008 Console Install Problem
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2008 Console Install Problem
I had the front console in my 2007 replaced last week with a 2008 as many have in the forum.
I am having a problem with the console making a cracking noise when driving over an uneven surface. It seems to flex. The noise is next to the Nav unit on the pass. side.
Did any of you having the same problem after it was replaced and what have you done to correct it? Thanks for any help.
I am having a problem with the console making a cracking noise when driving over an uneven surface. It seems to flex. The noise is next to the Nav unit on the pass. side.
Did any of you having the same problem after it was replaced and what have you done to correct it? Thanks for any help.
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I had the front console in my 2007 replaced last week with a 2008 as many have in the forum.
I am having a problem with the console making a cracking noise when driving over an uneven surface. It seems to flex. The noise is next to the Nav unit on the pass. side.
Did any of you having the same problem after it was replaced and what have you done to correct it? Thanks for any help.
I am having a problem with the console making a cracking noise when driving over an uneven surface. It seems to flex. The noise is next to the Nav unit on the pass. side.
Did any of you having the same problem after it was replaced and what have you done to correct it? Thanks for any help.
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I would check for interference where the leather wrap surround meets the passenger side trim panel just infront of the ebrake handle. Something is not installed right. Your car should not be making that noise. The area I mentioned above would be my first choice for an interference fit. Second, would be the wiring behind the ash tray. They may have not put the wires back in properly and they could be wedged between the ashtray and the data module which would cause the console surround to be not quite seated.
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Good Luck
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The piece that Talon 90 is referring to has a grove that needs to be widened a bit to allow the leather covered console to fit in. All it takes is some time, a file, and utility knife to shave the grove bigger. I helped STEVEMC to put one in my 05 last week and he did his about 3wks before.
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There is a molded groove at the back end and at the front end there is a sort of a clamp piece with three screws. The screws can be loosened a bit to achieve a good fit. The rear, molded grove can only be widened by using a file. That said, my 08 GM console fit this piece fine. My DSV piece with good leather took a bit of work to make fit right owing to the good leather being a bit thicker.
