Cracked Console - Warranty Repair

**JohnD** · 04-19-2008, 07:42 PM

SPIRIT had a problem with the console in that a large dent developed when the underlying structure cracked. This is the spot where I put my elbow when settling into the car. Photos below are of the dent.

**JohnD** · 04-19-2008, 07:43 PM

This picture shows a crack in the underlying structure.

**JohnD** · 04-19-2008, 07:44 PM

And just in case you wanted to know what it looked like under there, here are some pictures of the console removed...

**JohnD** · 04-19-2008, 07:46 PM

The dealer ordered a new part and replaced it under warranty. Took about five minutes to pop the old one off and put the new one on. The paperwork took longer than the repair!

Also, I got my shifter boot replaced. The thread was coming up a little bit, so they replaced that with a new one under warranty, too. We had a bit of a false start when the new part came in and was broken - the little clipper tabs on one side were cracked and were therefore not biting in. Not sure if that happened during shipment or during a botched installation. But they ordered a second part and it fit perfectly. I now have an un-dented console and all the stitches on my shifter boot.

Yay!

Leather · 04-19-2008, 08:09 PM

Tks for posting the pictures, I've wondered what it looked like under there.

ChiliSky · 04-19-2008, 08:20 PM

John, you are always so good at showing what you are talking about.
Thanks, I always worry about that spot myself.

technogray · 04-19-2008, 10:13 PM

You must have really large arms. Work out? How in the world did you crack that?

SKY Spy · 04-19-2008, 10:26 PM

My wife bought me a pillow for me to use as an armrest since I'm pretty tall and I would have to lean to the right to rest my elbow on top of the "holy-crap-hard-as-hell-plastic" that covers the center tunnel...

BA...

**JohnD** · 04-20-2008, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by technogray

You must have really large arms. Work out? How in the world did you crack that?

Actually, the problem is more that I don't work out and have an above-average central body weight that is merely transmitted through my arms...

I should add, too, that I heard the crack quite a while ago. As I continued to lean on that exact same spot with my elbow getting into the car every time the dent did not appear until several months after that and has gotten progressively worse over time.

04-19-2008, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
JohnD First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,477 My Photos: (73)	Cracked Console - Warranty Repair SPIRIT had a problem with the console in that a large dent developed when the underlying structure cracked. This is the spot where I put my elbow when settling into the car. Photos below are of the dent. Attached Thumbnails __________________ First:"BABY"* Silver Pearl 9 May 06* Then:"SPIRIT"* Black Onyx Red Line 25 Oct 06* Check out My Photos!

04-19-2008, 07:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
JohnD First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,477 My Photos: (73)	This picture shows a crack in the underlying structure. Attached Thumbnails __________________ First:"BABY"* Silver Pearl 9 May 06* Then:"SPIRIT"* Black Onyx Red Line 25 Oct 06* Check out My Photos!

04-19-2008, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohnD First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,477 My Photos: (73)	And just in case you wanted to know what it looked like under there, here are some pictures of the console removed... Attached Thumbnails __________________ First:"BABY"* Silver Pearl 9 May 06* Then:"SPIRIT"* Black Onyx Red Line 25 Oct 06* Check out My Photos!

04-19-2008, 07:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
JohnD First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,477 My Photos: (73)	The dealer ordered a new part and replaced it under warranty. Took about five minutes to pop the old one off and put the new one on. The paperwork took longer than the repair! Also, I got my shifter boot replaced. The thread was coming up a little bit, so they replaced that with a new one under warranty, too. We had a bit of a false start when the new part came in and was broken - the little clipper tabs on one side were cracked and were therefore not biting in. Not sure if that happened during shipment or during a botched installation. But they ordered a second part and it fit perfectly. I now have an un-dented console and all the stitches on my shifter boot. Yay! __________________ First:"BABY"* Silver Pearl 9 May 06* Then:"SPIRIT"* Black Onyx Red Line 25 Oct 06* Check out My Photos!

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ChiliSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Marietta, South Carolina and Guelph, ON Canada Posts: 1,081 My Photos: (2)	John, you are always so good at showing what you are talking about. Thanks, I always worry about that spot myself. __________________ JOIN US FOR 2009 TAIL OF THE DRAGON http://www.freewebs.com/solsticeskyatthedragon/ There once was a Kappa named Chili Who loved the back roads that were hilly Afraid of no turn She made those hoops burn I tell you that girl is a dilly BY DRUID

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technogray Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 43 My Photos: (0)	You must have really large arms. Work out? How in the world did you crack that?

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SKY Spy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,895 My Photos: (47)	My wife bought me a pillow for me to use as an armrest since I'm pretty tall and I would have to lean to the right to rest my elbow on top of the "holy-crap-hard-as-hell-plastic" that covers the center tunnel... BA... __________________ 2nd SKY: 2008 RED on Red/Black Lthr RedLine Delivered - 7/14/08 Loaded Auto 3" Magnaflow, Lil Chromies & CAI 1st SKY: (Traded) 2007 Silver Graphite RedLine Loaded (-6CD) Deposit - 4/11/06 Order # KFDHH7 - 5/27/06 Delivered - 2/21/07

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