Arm Rest / Leather Trim

[rcandelori]

Hi guys,

 

There's this annoying problem that I have with the arm rest in my C4. I purchased my VTS with leather in June 2005, however for some strange reason, in the early models with leather, only the topside of the arm rest was covered in leather and the sides were covered in suede.

 

The issue is that when you turn corners, the leather from the driver's seat rubs against this suede and makes a rather loud squeaking noise. I note that on the newest models with leather, the armrest is now fully covered in leather and the noise no longer occurs. My original dealer says to place a strip of velcroe to stop the noise, but that's hardly useful or aesthetically pleasing. What is it with Citroen dealers!!!

 

I was wondering weather any of you have experienced the same problem and whether it's worth buying a new full-leather armrest from Citroen or simply getting an aftermarket upholsterer to replace the suede with leather?

 

Thanks.

[Rich_Eason]

There is an upside to this problem you have. <_<

 

If the two surfaces are rubbing together that will at least stop the annoying problem that many of us experience with the extending rest flying forward at any opertunity!

[rcandelori]

There is an upside to this problem you have. <_<

 

If the two surfaces are rubbing together that will at least stop the annoying problem that many of us experience with the extending rest flying forward at any opertunity!

Actually, it doesn't stop that from happening.

 

I had to argue for half an hour to get my dealer to fix the sliding-with-a-mind-of-its-own arm rest issue under warranty.

[Mike5483]

How do they fix the self-sliding armrest!!! Mine does it, but only when the weather is very warm, so its difficult to demonstrate it.

[rcandelori]

How do they fix the self-sliding armrest!!! Mine does it, but only when the weather is very warm, so its difficult to demonstrate it.

They did some crimping on the sliding rails which effectively tightened the arm rest so it didn't slide randomly. Now, I actually have to apply a little bit of pressure to get it to move forward.