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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 06:22 AM
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For no apparent reason, the cup holder on the passgener side - the one that comes out from the console - gets stuck every time I push it back in. I can get it out by prying, but of course I don't want to do this! I can't see what it's catching on... Does anyone else have this problem?

I welcome any suggestions for what to look for or possible fixes!
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 06:29 AM
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I used to use mine every day, but one day a couple weeks ago, it got stuck and won't come out. I haven't had the time to look into this. I hope someone has a quick fix. Just wanted to let you know, you are not alone!
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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in the same boat.....
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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Mine got a tiny bit of soda on it and suddenly decided to be very finicky, sticking closed most of the time. I took it out of the dash and cleaned it out very thoroughly, put it back in and it works perfectly.

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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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Me too, I'm thinking it's because the stupid thing is a pretty snug fit and when you put drinks in there, the condensation causes the locking mechanism to get stuck. Damn engineers...
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Mine has gotten jammed twice already. I take it to the dealer and they're able to fix it but when I asked them what was wrong with it, all they can reply is that it was stuck. Well no ****! Just take it to the dealer and your problems should be resolved.... until the next time it happens.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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same here, i just punch mines to get it out and punch to get it to close
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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If you pull it out and slip a very thin screwdriver straight in on the top center, u will reliese it and it will pull out as a unit. Inspect it. There is a spring loaded latch that breaks and will cause u to be cup holderless
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by E***zzzzy
If you pull it out and slip a very thin screwdriver straight in on the top center, u will reliese it and it will pull out as a unit. Inspect it. There is a spring loaded latch that breaks and will cause u to be cup holderless
Thanks EL and Eazy - I'll try what you suggest tonight!
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 07:40 AM
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cleaning and lubing seemed to do the trick. Thanks guys
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