center console squeak

[rblochli]

I have a squeak that is driving me nuts coming from the center console. If I jam my hand in by the 12v plug it stops, I want to remove the console and see what is causing it. I've read that the chrome trim ring pulls up - how many screws hold the center piece in? I saw a screw under the rubber piece by the 12v plug, I'm assuming some are under the cup holders? Anyhing near the shifter?

Thanks,
Bob

 

[ExpressRules]

Do you have anything in the cup holders? I found times when I have certain containers in the cup holders it makes a noise that sounds like it is coming the console itself. if I hold or remove the bottle squeak is gone. Found same thing with the pull out storage drawl in the dash. If not closed all the way creates a squeak.

 

[bendirkss]

If it's a center console shift, that big console under the little one has 4 little rubbers keeping the big lid from hitting when you close it. On mine they wore out so I put weather stripping there to separate it and haven't heard a noise since.

 

[rblochli]

nothing in the cupholders or any of the others spaces. It's a plastic crackily noise (if that's something) If I put my fist in the compartment next to the shifter (12v in front) I can get the noise to stop.