Ok...somewhat minor annoyance but if anyone has successfully fixed this I'd love to correct it.

The piece of silver plastic that surrounds the shift **** has become loose over time (or perhaps was loosened after the TSB fix to the reverse lockout cable adjustment for 1st gear pop-out issues...which didn't fix it BTW). I know this is the source of the creaking noise as I drive because if I press my thumb down on the plastic behind the shift **** it's completely silent.

Any recommendations? Adhesive, noise dampening insulation, etc? How easy is it to take off this piece around the shifter to get at the problem?

Thanks!

 

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If it's like mine, just make a downshift from 6th to 5th and it'll come off. German engineering at its finest.

 

I had a lot of creaking noise from the silver section of the dash and center console. You just push on it and it drove me crazy. I used WD-40 on all seams where the pieces fit together. It pretty much eliminated all noise.

Steve

 

i wouldnt use wd- 40 because it will dry your plastic out and cause it to crack, might use silicone lube or graphite lube in aresol can.....

 

1. Disassemble
2. Place sticky-sided felt to contact areas
3. Reassemble


I installed a high power subwoofer and did this for my entire trunk area, which is prone to creak/rattle/squeak. I haven't had any problems.