The flaps on the front console cupholder are not closing in anymore. On one side, the flap moves freely. On the other side, the flap auto opens. Neither of the flaps will remain shut. I was wondering if it is JUST the springs or more involved. Also is there a DIY on getting to the cupholder so I can possibly fix this.. Thank you

 

there was one, im not sure if it is in the DIY section, but you have to take out the cupholder. the flaps are controlled by two gears connected to the "push" button, the one that moves freely slipped off the gear, you can also adjust them to close flush while your at it

 

If only i knew how to open the cupholder.

 

just follow the instructions on taking out the center console, you can figure it out, make it a project with a friend, get some beers, lil music, it'll be fun

 

heres the diy

http://www.skyeflye.com/acura_cls/In...01-2003_CL.pdf

oh and no beer for you, your under age

 

thank you! I shall post results soon

 

take pics and make your own diy

 

Fur Sure!

 

lol

 

FIXED ... Thank YOU! Now on to my audio. lol

 

np

 

Mine doesnt open or close......i opened it up and it had the gears and then the spring, it just doesn't wanna close anymore. Seems like my spring or something isn't as tight as it used ot be anymore.

 

well, even if it was the spring, the flap wouldn't be stuck. Im pretty sure its your gearbox that's causing it

 

It opens and closes if u manually open it, like the flaps. It's the gear box for sure, i already looked at it. The screws holding in the flaps are like screwed up or something. It doesnt move like its supposed to.

 

oh ya, the white turn thingys on the gearbox go back and forth, push em back and make sure they lock in.. Then re-assemble

If you still need help, ill make a vid for u

 

Do it.

 

k, what EXACTLY you need help with? Getting it back on gear?

 

Getting it to work again. I already tried getting it back in gear and everything, but the screws just doesnt want to work with me. Iono, just give me pic of how its supposed to look and i'll fix it somehow.

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-beverage-lid-fix-639745/
That may be of some help? I just came across it on an unrelated search.

 

There it is! That was the one I was referring to

 

Thank you guys!!!! I guess I wasn't searching hard enough lol.

 

take some money out and do the CL cupholders FTW!!