Update: Creaks and Noises Remedy (pics included)

[Bubs daddy]

I noted in a previous post that the creaks and noises I have been hearing are coming from the floor console around the shifter. I decided to remove all of the floor console pieces and see how to attack this issue.

Removing these pieces took about ten minutes. Some of the panels are snap in and you just have to give a gentle or not so gentle tug to pull them off. This gives access to other parts of the console that are tightened down with screws or nuts.

I used a plastic scraper to get leverage into the crevice to pop some of the panels. It all comes apart easily.

Now, after getting everything off, I checked the shifter mount. If I push down or in on this mount, it creaks. It was sound I was hearing while driving. I theorized that the console piece that surrounds the shifter mount is pushing it during driving and causing this creak.

I drove the Versa sans any of the floor console for quite some time yesterday. Over rough roads, side roads, smooth highway, different speeds. The result?

NOT A SOUND.

So it is indeed the floor console piece rubbing the shifter mount, probably from the top down. The shifter mount by itself makes no noise. The noise comes from the areas in the shifter mount that are affixed together. When I place my hand on there or there is an object against it (console plastic) then the noise appears. Just a "creak, creak, creak" Sounds like a screen door hinge that needs lubricated.

I'm going to tackle this two ways. First, I'll put some silicone spray in the small areas of the shifter mount where the pieces are adjoined. Second, I'd like to apply some sort of foam or barrier of material around the shifter or just under the console piece that goes around the shifter (the one with the cupholders.

I read about some hobby foam here. Maybe if someone could explain a little more about that material. Upon reassenbly, I may just have the cupholder/mainpiece just a hair above the shifter assembly so as to create a gap there and ensure no contact.

I'll keep you posted on the progress.

[Bubs daddy]

Exploded view...

[CodeRed]

Good job tackling a problem that many Versa owners may have. If you make this a article, by article i mean tutorial with lots of pictures and explanations i'm sure i can get you a custom title! Can't wait to see what comes of this project.

[Bubs daddy]

Drove around for almost two weeks noise free but I would like my center console back.

I've reassembled the console pieces and it seems to stay quiet. If the noise reappears, it will be the plastic piece that snaps in above the shifter mount. There is a tight fit there and it is causing the shifter assembly to creak a bit. When I removed it initially, the noise stopped completely.

If it starts to creak again, I'll remove only that trim piece above the shifter (it just pops out with four tabs) and I'll find some way to install some very thin foam or other material under the piece, then snap it back in there.

I'll keep everyone updated.

[jj718]

OK, now I've seen a few different 'noises" posts - maybe this should have been a separate post all together..

"Does anyone get a creaking noise from your stock front seats?"

I hear it every once in a blue, with the radio off of course - it's not loud enough to hear with the radio even on low. Sounds like a squeeky bed on prom night... LOL

I do weigh over 200lbs, but don't think this should be going on...If anyone has a quick fix, oil, soundproofing, etc.......

[Ever Victorious]

I get a squeak from my front seat... or, more accurately, my front head restraint. I haven't bothered to look into it. The only reason I hear it is because I take frequent naps in the car, so I'm frequently leaning on it.

Because they're active head restraints, they move a little when you lean against 'em, which probably causes the creak.

[jj718]

Nope, wouldn't be the same reason in my car... I removed the headrest to make way for the drop down screens..Thanx for the info, hope it helps others. Anyone else out there have the same problem as me??? It's gotta be the seat itself though....