tomsts Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 The front console ashtray lid on my '97 STS won't stay closed. I can't figure out the locking configuration. Has anyone had and resolved this problem? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy6998 Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 My 97 eldo does the same thing, only happened affter i took it out to try and hook up a line level out to the back of the Head Unit ever since it wont stay shut. and i think i have heard that a new assy is around 100+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 When I bought my '96 Seville (used), it had the same problem. The dealer told me that they just reconnected the spring. It has been fine for 5 years. Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franey Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Reach in bottom of holder and take bottom cushion out it should just lift right out, you should see 2 phillips head screws, remove these screws and the whole assembly should lift out. Once you have it out check the springs on each ear of the lid. Also close lid and check the frount closure, sometimes coke gets spilled in their and gums up the works, I take mine out about every 6 months and drop in kitchen sink with liquid dish soap and warm water and let it soak and then lightly wash and then air dry . make sure springs are in right place and then reverse procedure to put back in. ITS worth a try and its free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franey Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 SORRY, i did not see that it was the ash tray , my directions were for the frount of the console which will not stay shut sometimes. The ash tray unit is about 10 or 15 dollars at wrecking yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsts Posted July 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 While at the dealer today, I discovered that because of the wood trim on the ashtray lid and the shifter console are matched, the whole unit needs to be replaced when broken. $700!!! I'll let them steal a lot of quarters out of the ashtray at the carwash to make up for this ridiculous cost. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoo Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Ya that's BS.. just put some velcro on it or something or make your own spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaddyShack24 Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Mine kind of goes in to far sometimes, guess the last guy pushed on it to hard. Broke the little mating peices, super glue did the trick for me. $700 ??!? .. Ever hear that song by Nirvana? "Rape me" Take a look at how it works.. bet you can rig something up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom karen Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 '98 Eldo had that problem when we bought it and the dealer replaced something and i can't believe the cost was anywhere near several hundred dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmpafford Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 My dealer wanted about 200 to fix the ash tray. He already had the center console out for another repair, so I thought it was going to be MUCH cheaper. I now say a little prayer. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change... I have to replace the rear A/C blower motor soon, so I will take a look at it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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