Does your center tray compartment open correctly?
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Does your center tray compartment open correctly?
My 2004 tsx's center tray compartment has been bugging me lately.
The two sections located underneath the armrest (the upper one with the coin holders and a lower one with the power outlet) don't don't open correctly. When I try to pull on the latch to just open the top one, it's fine, but as I open the armrest wider the tray kind of just detaches from whatever is holding it and starts moving up too.
I don't know what I can do to fix this... Does anyone know what kind of locking mechanism holds the tray in place when you want to open only the upper compartment?
The two sections located underneath the armrest (the upper one with the coin holders and a lower one with the power outlet) don't don't open correctly. When I try to pull on the latch to just open the top one, it's fine, but as I open the armrest wider the tray kind of just detaches from whatever is holding it and starts moving up too.
I don't know what I can do to fix this... Does anyone know what kind of locking mechanism holds the tray in place when you want to open only the upper compartment?
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i had this too, its just the little plastic tab that holds it..so i guess after awhile it starts wearing away..luckily i was working at a dealer and swapped mine with one from a loaner lol
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This is the whole box.
I think this is what needs to be replaced.
The diagram is confusing, but I think this is it.
This is the whole box.
I think this is what needs to be replaced.
The diagram is confusing, but I think this is it.
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Originally Posted by rayasaurus
The two sections located underneath the armrest (the upper one with the coin holders and a lower one with the power outlet) don't don't open correctly. When I try to pull on the latch to just open the top one, it's fine, but as I open the armrest wider the tray kind of just detaches from whatever is holding it and starts moving up too.
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same problem... i lubed them up and it worked great.
If you really want it to feel tight, just stuff a penny over the left side tab (the one closer to the driver's side). It isn't really visible, although it does stick out a bit, but no one ever notices. This keeps that latch really tight and allows you to open to the main compartment without losing functionality of the tray tab.
I have been trying to think of other things that are the same thickness of a penny that are black and that don't stick out as much. For now, the penny is working great until i think of something else.
-camelboy
If you really want it to feel tight, just stuff a penny over the left side tab (the one closer to the driver's side). It isn't really visible, although it does stick out a bit, but no one ever notices. This keeps that latch really tight and allows you to open to the main compartment without losing functionality of the tray tab.
I have been trying to think of other things that are the same thickness of a penny that are black and that don't stick out as much. For now, the penny is working great until i think of something else.
-camelboy
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Originally Posted by rayasaurus
My 2004 tsx's center tray compartment has been bugging me lately.
The two sections located underneath the armrest (the upper one with the coin holders and a lower one with the power outlet) don't don't open correctly. When I try to pull on the latch to just open the top one, it's fine, but as I open the armrest wider the tray kind of just detaches from whatever is holding it and starts moving up too.
I don't know what I can do to fix this... Does anyone know what kind of locking mechanism holds the tray in place when you want to open only the upper compartment?
The two sections located underneath the armrest (the upper one with the coin holders and a lower one with the power outlet) don't don't open correctly. When I try to pull on the latch to just open the top one, it's fine, but as I open the armrest wider the tray kind of just detaches from whatever is holding it and starts moving up too.
I don't know what I can do to fix this... Does anyone know what kind of locking mechanism holds the tray in place when you want to open only the upper compartment?
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Hm, I think I will try lubricating the hinges.
But, where is the best place to buy some "lithium lube grease" or "silicon lube." I guess WD40 or KY Jelly isn't really gonna cut it... :-/
But, where is the best place to buy some "lithium lube grease" or "silicon lube." I guess WD40 or KY Jelly isn't really gonna cut it... :-/
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The hinge is a stamped metal dealy that you cannot get into to grease. Some form of liquid lubrication will be required. I used a WD-40 like lube and it worked for about 3 months. The problem is that stuff evaporates eventually. The second time around I used motorcycle chain lube. It's really liquidy when it first comes out but it congeals after about 10 minutes. I find it works fantastically in these sort of situations where you want a heavier lubrication, such as a grease but have no way of getting the grease where you want it.
A spray silicone lube should hold up for a while too. Especially since it's not exposed to water or anything. You can get it at the auto parts store.
A spray silicone lube should hold up for a while too. Especially since it's not exposed to water or anything. You can get it at the auto parts store.
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Make a hole, coming thru!
Originally Posted by rayasaurus
Hm, I think I will try lubricating the hinges.
But, where is the best place to buy some "lithium lube grease" or "silicon lube." I guess WD40 or KY Jelly isn't really gonna cut it... :-/
But, where is the best place to buy some "lithium lube grease" or "silicon lube." I guess WD40 or KY Jelly isn't really gonna cut it... :-/
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