MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: mrvertigo73 on October 28, 2014, 03:31:34 pm

Title: Centre armrest sliding backwards...
Post by: mrvertigo73 on October 28, 2014, 03:31:34 pm
Hi all,

I have the leather centre armrest, but no matter where I try to lock it, as soon as I rest my elbow on it, it starts sliding backwards - is this normal? If not, does anyone know if I can fix it without buying a whole new armrest?

Cheers
Title: Re: Centre armrest sliding backwards...
Post by: paulw123 on October 28, 2014, 04:42:50 pm
Hmm thought that would happen one day with mine, seems a friction design that is bound to wear with use to me, not a good design really.
Not sure if you can tighten it up or squeeze something in to give it more friction, glue it in the position you mostly use  :wink:
You could look into buying just the lid mechanism bit new, or a trip to the breakers?
Title: Re: Centre armrest sliding backwards...
Post by: mrvertigo73 on October 29, 2014, 12:25:52 am
Cheers Paul. Yeah thought about replacing it or tightening but just wondering if it was normal? If you're saying it's not then I'll take a proper look. I'd rather not spend induction kit money on an elbow rest!
Title: Re: Centre armrest sliding backwards...
Post by: DamoP on October 29, 2014, 05:17:08 am
sounds like the mechanism is damaged. i don't think its reparable. i can look at a replacement for you. could probably get one for £30. but like you said it depends how much it bothers you
Title: Re: Centre armrest sliding backwards...
Post by: doylebros on October 29, 2014, 06:11:27 pm
This might help you

http://www.partscats.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1714&set=1728&ein=2007&f=474&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=8&grf=086355474&bf=86355&hgug=863&ug=63&parent_id=2353144
Title: Re: Centre armrest sliding backwards...
Post by: DamoP on October 29, 2014, 07:54:32 pm
Quote from: doylebros on October 29, 2014, 06:11:27 pm
This might help you

http://www.partscats.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1714&set=1728&ein=2007&f=474&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=8&grf=086355474&bf=86355&hgug=863&ug=63&parent_id=2353144
what do vw charge?
Title: Re: Centre armrest sliding backwards...
Post by: doylebros on October 29, 2014, 08:08:04 pm
Quote from: DamoP on October 29, 2014, 07:54:32 pm
Quote from: doylebros on October 29, 2014, 06:11:27 pm
This might help you

http://www.partscats.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1714&set=1728&ein=2007&f=474&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=8&grf=086355474&bf=86355&hgug=863&ug=63&parent_id=2353144
what do vw charge?
For which part number?
Title: Re: Centre armrest sliding backwards...
Post by: TyGTI on October 29, 2014, 08:20:21 pm
Mine is similar, although it's still usable for now, sounds like yours is a bit more worn... I too would be interested to see if it can be fixed!
Title: Re: Centre armrest sliding backwards...
Post by: mrvertigo73 on October 29, 2014, 11:03:50 pm
Thanks guys. I'll look in to the parts. It is really annoying, just when you're getting comfy the effing thing slides backwards! Ii feel like Delboy falling through the bar sometimes! f it's a cheaper than £50 fix I'll probably do it. If I do I'll let you know how I get on