Hot Center Console
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Hot Center Console
Anyone expeirencing a heated console near the automactic gear shift. I'm about 6'2" and my right leg/knee sometimes rest against the center console. The other day after driving for about 2 hours, I began to notice that the center console (near the gear shift) was warm to the touch. It wasn't hot enough to burn me but I did feel that if I continued to drive and the console became hotter, it could become a more serious issue. Is there anyone else out there that noticed the same thing with their C6 automatic? Is this something I should be concerned about?
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From: Dallas Tx
Every C5 and C6 built. It's the exhaust heat, not the auto trans. You can add aftermarket insulation and heat barrier to the tunnel. Or what I do is just aim the center a/c vent down at the console and run the A/C in auto mode at about 72. Don't put gum or candy in the console, it will liquify. Maybe the C6.5 will address the issue.
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From: Dallas GA
Unfortunately, it is normal. There really isn't any protection between the cabin and the exhaust/trasmission there. I don't have a link, but there is a plate that you can buy and put in there that will supposedly reduce the heat quite a bit. Many have done, but you have to drop your exhaust out (the H pipe) in order to install it I believe. I could be wrong on that part, maybe its just easier without the exhaust in the way.
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From: Honolulu HI
Originally Posted by cmb13
This works. The coated SS. I also on the side of the console inserted astrofoil insulation between carpet and metal tunnel.
Burning Brakes
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From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by wlee013
This works. The coated SS. I also on the side of the console inserted astrofoil insulation between carpet and metal tunnel.
I have this plate, it did wonders for stiffening up my car and my drinks don't get hot as quick but my center storage will still melt a chapstick. I'm looking into the LG Heatmaster to cure this but at $360 just to reduce center console temps . . . i'm still thinking. How big a job was it to install the foil ?
Last edited by chris36053; Aug 16, 2005 at 02:16 PM.
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