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Old Jan 17, 2026 | 09:57 PM
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Center console doesn’t run smoothly

Not sure if this has been covered but my center console seems to be catching when it’s halfway closed/open.

It’s around the first cup holder that it catches.

I have the silver metallic weave if it makes any difference.

wonder if anybody has any experience with this and any fix

thanks
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Old Jan 17, 2026 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by W222S
Not sure if this has been covered but my center console seems to be catching when it’s halfway closed/open.

It’s around the first cup holder that it catches.

I have the silver metallic weave if it makes any difference.

wonder if anybody has any experience with this and any fix

thanks
mine has always been smooth - open and close. I have the open pore wood.
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Old Jan 18, 2026 | 09:07 AM
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I haven't had issue with the console slider in either 214 I've had. E350 was piano black, E53 is open pore.
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Old Jan 18, 2026 | 07:14 PM
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Probably needs minor adjustment at next visit to dealer.
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