Hi, I am still trying to see if anyone else is having the same quality difficulties with their centre armrests. My 2001 GLE armrest was wobbly and squeeky from day one. The dealer insists this is normal. I find it cheap. Is there anyone who knows of a fix or has had similar problems. I would like it to be a little more solid feeling and not so wobbly? Thanx.

 

Are you talking about when it is in the extended position? If so, look at how it is constructed...that should answer your question...

I find it less than rock solid as well, but with my driving position and the 5 speed, I 99.9% of the time have in in the 'down' position.

I am not sure anthing can be done that won't interfere with the operation of the 'height' adjustment.

 

mine does not wobble, however it does not lock in the up position as does the ones in my mom and dads maximas, this is very irritating as it is useless to me because if i put my arm on it, it will just fold back down
any suggestions?

 

maxima... world class motor (if you get a hot one) in a rather ordinary car. think about handling, squeaks, rattles, vibrating hood, wacky power windows and sunroof behavior... the armrest design and execution looks like something out of a Renault--which it may well be.

 

Gotta go cheap somewhere.......

 

I have also have a 5 Speed. Sometimes when I throw a shift into second or fourth, my elbow will hit the fuking latch and the arm rest rises. I just push it back down with my elbow. I would like to permanently lock it down because I perfer it in the down position anyway.

 

I prefer it down as well.

 

Speaking of the armrest, (I may be the last person in the world to discover this), but I didn't know there was a small "secret" compartment right under the top of the armrest. There's no button or switch for it, but you just kinda pull up on it. It's very thin, but flat, so you can set things on it. (like fries from McDonald's, lol) Just didn't know it was there. Forgive me if I'm the last to realize this.

 

ditto on the accidentally bumping it while shifting and the just realizing the 'secret' compartment

they should have just left out the 'raising' option for all the 5-speed models but ohwell....

 

I like the "secret" compartment. Good for transporting things that you don't want the cops to find in a search. LOL

 

found out about the small compartment yesterday, thanks to cdwebb. i was like holy ****, that's great for storing "stuff"

 

hmmm I will investigate this "secret compartment" when I leave work.....

but at least I can say, this armrest is 3000% better than the altima one....the altima one is rubber and it sux..its cold as hell in winter and warm in summer...

I do find that the minute u rest ur elbow on it, the thing pops up on you..

I try to leave it raised, but then you can't fit big drinks in the cupholders....oh well

its a small problem...I'll deal

 

It's created to transport drugs. It is bad boys car.

 

on the popping up thing. It happens to me quite often when throwing a shift and I've got no need for the extra height.

The secret compartment was discovered when I picked up the car. It was the main compartment that I had trouble finding

 

The armrest also seems to get dirty pretty quickly. Maybe it's because after a day of tennis, I got my sweaty arm resting on it.

 

i have a 2k automagic and mine was loose from jump in a raised postion. well it don't bother me to much its really up to the driver, "drive style". but still poorly made well that nissan for YOU

 

ya it took me months to find out about the secret compartment. its cool tho, but sometimes it comes up accidently. but thats ok, its a secret compartment

 

The armrest in my 1998 felt more solid after 5 years than my 2003 does, which seems to have a little play in the down position.

 

I found the secret compartment immediately but I only keep the headset for my phone in there--nothing else will fit without sliding around and making a racket. Mine seems solid tho but I never put it up.

 

You can always line it with felt (and some hobby/craft adhesive that is not permanent). Comes in handy for mints, those Listerine breath tabs, my E-Z tag which I don't mount to the car since I use it in my truck as well, and other small stuff.

 

Don't feel bad one year ago when i bought my 02 , I lost my wallet the same day i bought the car ,or so i thought.I called the bank to cancel my 2 credit cards and ATM card after tearing the car apart to find it without luck.5 mins later the secret comp. opened just like it did the first time when i obviously put it in there .I had to call again to cancel my cancallation of my cards.I never felt so stupid b4 in my life concerning a car.Worst part i had the sales man help me look for it.