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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => PETROL => Topic started by: melly on January 16, 2013, 10:43:40

Title: missing centre console thingy..
Post by: melly on January 16, 2013, 10:43:40
Thought I may as well ask now I'm making myself at home  :whistler:

I got my car when it was 6 months old, having been owned by a not for profit charity before.. and it seems to be missing the center console bit, or maybe not I'm not sure?  :question:

I am talking about the storage compartment between the seats, where you have the USB plugs. I have the little top flap that is a small compartment, then the larger compartment (where the plugs are) I can see all the way to the bottom, and then there is a gap into ....? a hole or the floor of the car.

I cant store anything in that large compartment as it would fall into the abyss :) seems silly like its missing a floor or a part? or is it designed that way as you are only plugging in your accessories?  I was going to ask when I took it in for its 30k service.. its only at 23k right now tho.


I can take a picture tomorrow if I've thoroughly confused everyone  :P
Title: Re: missing centre console thingy..
Post by: Shambles on January 16, 2013, 10:45:55
Mine would have that 'hole', if I took out the base :whistler:

Sounds like your base was removed, possibly for access to the handbrake adjustment bolt, and not replaced.
Title: Re: missing centre console thingy..
Post by: Dazzler on January 16, 2013, 10:49:15
Yours is the bedrock "Flintstones" model you stick a leg down there when you need extra braking or if the battery goes flat...  :whistler:
Title: Re: missing centre console thingy..
Post by: Doggie 1 on January 16, 2013, 10:50:14
Additional air conditioning outlet.
It was an optional extra.
Title: Re: missing centre console thingy..
Post by: melly on January 16, 2013, 11:01:18
Oh I see :)

what should I ask for then? I can't really prove that I never had it when I got it... I didnt notice til probably a month ago.

Or can I easily buy the part myself.. assuming its not that expensive if its just a base.

actually, could it be in the car itself somewhere... maybe I need to check the glovebox again I didnt even think to be looking for a spare part.
Title: Re: missing centre console thingy..
Post by: Dazzler on January 16, 2013, 11:02:41
You might be able to get one from a wrecker's yard  :idea:
Title: Re: missing centre console thingy..
Post by: Doggie 1 on January 16, 2013, 11:03:22
Or ask how much at a dealership.
Title: Re: missing centre console thingy..
Post by: Shambles on January 16, 2013, 11:09:13
Or just fabricate one for yourself.

There's a thread on here (ouri30's, possibly?) regarding adjusting the handbrake - I think it covered removing that base. May even have a picture.
Title: Re: missing centre console thingy..
Post by: ouri30 on January 16, 2013, 11:27:53
Or just fabricate one for yourself.

There's a thread on here (ouri30's, possibly?) regarding adjusting the handbrake - I think it covered removing that base. May even have a picture.

I can remember taking the base out once, but buggered if I can remember why.  Can't remember posting anything on here about it, but may have.  I may have removed it to remove the  consol itself - I do things like that - dimenture is setting in.
Title: Re: missing centre console thingy..
Post by: Shambles on January 16, 2013, 11:33:46
I can remember taking the base out once, but buggered if I can remember why. 

You took it out because it seemed loose. I remarked that mine was glued fast and didn't move. You commented how good my memory was. I replied that I couldn't remember why you posted the topic to start with :lol:

Welcome back, Bob ;)
Title: Re: missing centre console thingy..
Post by: ouri30 on January 16, 2013, 11:38:23
I can remember taking the base out once, but buggered if I can remember why. 

You took it out because it seemed loose. I remarked that mine was glued fast and didn't move. You commented how good my memory was. I replied that I couldn't remember why you posted the topic to start with :lol:

Welcome back, Bob ;)

Déjà Vu  :eek: Spooky Stuff.  :tease: 

 :thanx: for the  :welcome:
Title: Re: missing centre console thingy..
Post by: melly on January 16, 2013, 11:44:01
oh dear :P

there's this fancy box below me here that has similar topics I will see if any of them have pictures :)
Title: Re: missing centre console thingy..
Post by: Phil №❶ on January 16, 2013, 12:04:27
Learning fast, melly :goodjob2:
Title: Re: missing centre console thingy..
Post by: Shambles on January 16, 2013, 13:30:18
Learning fast, melly :goodjob2:

Try saying that real fast :rofl:
Title: Re: missing centre console thingy..
Post by: The Gonz on January 17, 2013, 09:09:25
Learning fast, melly :goodjob2:

Try saying that real fast :rofl:
... and without rearranging any of the letters  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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