Cubby box problem

Fille · 1st August 2008, 10:58

The lid for the cubby box between the front seats is annoying me. At times, the lock will not keep the lid shut, but it pops up. I have had a look but can not find anything that would be adjustable?
The cubby box is empty btw.

actros · 1st August 2008, 12:24

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Originally Posted by Fille

The lid for the cubby box between the front seats is annoying me. At times, the lock will not keep the lid shut, but it pops up. I have had a look but can not find anything that would be adjustable?
The cubby box is empty btw.

Had the same prob with mine had to get another from SMC once they start doing that they are US so i would give SMC a ring or email them noly 10min to fit.

Fille · 1st August 2008, 14:54

Does that mean changing the entire box or just the lid?

afcbadam · 1st August 2008, 21:04

i think you can just change the lid and the bit inside the box where the lid clicks in to. i think it comes all in one bit

actros · 1st August 2008, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Fille

Does that mean changing the entire box or just the lid?

No Fille you can just change the lid four screws 15 min job.

comanche · 2nd August 2008, 19:31

if you open up the holes in the hinge were it attaches to the lid you will find you can adjust the lid so the lock will keep it closed .
I did mine some time ago and it works fine, you only need to open the holes little to allow the lid to move towards the rear of the car.
worth trying before you buy new.

comanche

patrolman pete · 2nd August 2008, 21:08

This happened to mine once after the missus decided to swap seats with me but climbed over the box and sitting on it instead of walking around the car ! I wasn't happy as the hinges bent and the box wouldn't lock , however it was a simple job of straightening them back to shape with pliers and i got it to lock perfectly.

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comanche Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 V6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mansfield , Notts Posts: 136 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post	if you open up the holes in the hinge were it attaches to the lid you will find you can adjust the lid so the lock will keep it closed . I did mine some time ago and it works fine, you only need to open the holes little to allow the lid to move towards the rear of the car. worth trying before you buy new. comanche

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