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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 02:15 PM
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I'm just wondering if this is a problem. I noticed on my Z that the little storeage which contains the 2 cup holders is a little abnormal. When I press the release button, it doesn't pop up or anything, so I end up having to hold the release while using another finger/hand to pull it open. Usally when you press the button, it pops up a bit so you can easly open it... Is this just mine, or anyone elses too? It's not a big deal, but I was curious.
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 02:17 PM
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everyones pops up half way, and some dont pop up at all. donno what you could do about it, maybe replace the spring with something more powerful.
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 02:19 PM
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Oh okay, I'll be calling nissan about it and see if they can fix it or whatever. thanks.
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 03:05 PM
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Mine has a mind of it's own. Sometimes it pops, sometimes not. I'll wait for the first dealer trip.
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 06:24 PM
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having the same problem too!
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 06:51 PM
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On mine if the cup holders are in the rear position the door won't popup. If I move the cup holders to the front position it will.

It's an undocumented design feature. lol
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 06:43 AM
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your not alone mine never pops up, oh well
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 07:08 AM
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On mine if I push the button and hold for about 2 seconds it always pops up. If I don't hold it down it does nothing. I wonder if they designed it that way.

Give it a try!

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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 07:23 AM
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What is happening is that when the lid is pushed on those two little rubber pads on the bottom for more then a few hours, it sticks to them. If you notice, once you free it up, close it and push the button it will work...until you park it for a few hours and try again.
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 07:28 AM
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yup... it seems you gotta hold it down for a little bit and it will open- i wonder if its supposed to mimick some other things on the car like the motion of the nav door?
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 07:29 AM
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Originally posted by bobbyz
What is happening is that when the lid is pushed on those two little rubber pads on the bottom for more then a few hours, it sticks to them. If you notice, once you free it up, close it and push the button it will work...until you park it for a few hours and try again.
I'll try putting some silicone on them. Maybe then they won't stick. Worth a try.
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 07:31 AM
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Thats because if the give the spring enough time, it will break the seal between the rubber pieces and the lid.
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