Squeaky Armrest?

E92Monstah · 03-09-2011, 04:29 PM

Does anyone else have a squeaky center console armrest on their 128i Coupe? Is there anything that can be done about it?

BSM 335I · 03-09-2011, 04:31 PM

Yep, had it since day one. Dealer says it's normal of course. There have been alternative fixed such as placing a small piece of 3m tap in between the two pieces.

Adam_NCNN · 03-09-2011, 04:32 PM

I put the fuzzy side of 3m velcro in the joint of mine.

vanbmw · 03-09-2011, 04:37 PM

I gave the plastic hinge a shot of plastic safe lubricant twice and that solved it.

BSM 335I · 03-09-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam_NCNN

I put the fuzzy side of 3m velcro in the joint of mine.

lmao! back to back posts FTW!

E92Monstah · 03-09-2011, 04:40 PM

Thanks for the quick replies. I just assumed it was the hinge, but maybe it is the two pieces rubbing together. I'll check it out.

Wakka · 03-09-2011, 05:12 PM

mine doesnt squeak. I dont let anyone lean on it though. I still baby her

Boxtyp3 · 03-09-2011, 08:54 PM

I use to have this problem but don't have it anymore for the last two or three months now. I don't know how but it just disappear.

spfdenhugh · 03-09-2011, 09:20 PM

Mine comes and goes. Dealer did a "fix" (lubrication) about 1 year ago, but still there. Seems to be more in the hinge than the lid.

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 03-09-2011, 09:33 PM

There is an SIB on this for 08-09 cars I believe. Dealer stopped the squeak for me.

Sylon · 09-30-2011, 06:10 AM

Mine suddenly went into "super squeaky mode" yesterday morning. The worst I've ever heard it. Before it was subtle enough to ignore with music or driving with the windows down. But yesterday was brutal. This morning wasn't too bad, but still more noticeable than usual. I think it has to be temperature related, because the temps here dropped about 20 degrees and suddenly my armrest got loud.

Combine this with that annoying dashboard pop, one noisy ride.

ErvGotti · 09-30-2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylon

Mine suddenly went into "super squeaky mode" yesterday morning. The worst I've ever heard it. Before it was subtle enough to ignore with music or driving with the windows down. But yesterday was brutal. This morning wasn't too bad, but still more noticeable than usual. I think it has to be temperature related, because the temps here dropped about 20 degrees and suddenly my armrest got loud.

Combine this with that annoying dashboard pop, one noisy ride.

Yeah the only thing my 1er loves about the cold is the Engine. Other than that it seems to squeak in places that it normally doesn't especially the brakes, they only stop squaking after warming up. Short drives forget about it.

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E92Monstah E92 OCD 7 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 328i Coupe [0.00]	Thanks for the quick replies. I just assumed it was the hinge, but maybe it is the two pieces rubbing together. I'll check it out. __________________ 2014 328i Sedan / Sport Line / Black Sapphire Metallic 2011 128i Coupe / Jet Black (Wife's car) 2008 328i Coupe / Jet Black (Sold)
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spfdenhugh BMWCCA member 4 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 135 Coupe, Z3 2.8 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ozarks iTrader: (0)	Mine comes and goes. Dealer did a "fix" (lubrication) about 1 year ago, but still there. Seems to be more in the hinge than the lid.
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