I did some searching...center console spring??

bbowers825 · 03-02-2013, 01:31 PM

Anyone else have this issue? I push my center console button and it just sits there. Shouldn't it spring up?

http://youtu.be/er0r3Tote_E

bbowers825 · 03-02-2013, 01:38 PM

I feel like I have the stupidest problems in the world. Sigh. lol

DEpointfive0 · 03-02-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bbowers825

I feel like I have the stupidest problems in the world. Sigh. lol

LOL, sorry brother.
Mine doesn't "spring up" by any means, but it for sure isn't as craptasic as yours

IMO, you have 3 choices.
Dealershit: (I went in once for the same thing/it rattled) and they replaced the WHOLE assembly... But I think the lid comes as it's own piece as well
DIY (1): Take the whole thing out and disassemble it and put a rubber band, or something else that is stretchy (but hopefully won't oxidize over time like a rubber band) to pull the back and flip the lid open
DIY (2): put some rubber stoppers in the rim of the lid (by rubber stoppers I mean those clear nub things they use and anti slip feet)

If you do a DIY, please take a million pictures and please do a write up!

bbowers825 · 03-02-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

LOL, sorry brother.
Mine doesn't "spring up" by any means, but it for sure isn't as craptasic as yours

IMO, you have 3 choices.
Dealershit: (I went in once for the same thing/it rattled) and they replaced the WHOLE assembly... But I think the lid comes as it's own piece as well
DIY (1): Take the whole thing out and disassemble it and put a rubber band, or something else that is stretchy (but hopefully won't oxidize over time like a rubber band) to pull the back and flip the lid open
DIY (2): put some rubber stoppers in the rim of the lid (by rubber stoppers I mean those clear nub things they use and anti slip feet)

If you do a DIY, please take a million pictures and please do a write up!

HAHA!! Great. Well, looks like I'm gonna get my hands dirty. I already tried to rip it out of the holes to see what's in there, or what causes it to spring up. If it IS a spring, I could just replace it with a stronger one, but we shall see. I'll keep this thread updated!!

DEpointfive0 · 03-02-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bbowers825

HAHA!! Great. Well, looks like I'm gonna get my hands dirty. I already tried to rip it out of the holes to see what's in there, or what causes it to spring up. If it IS a spring, I could just replace it with a stronger one, but we shall see. I'll keep this thread updated!!

... I gotta think... (Z is in the shop) so... I THINK there is actually a sping inside the assembly nearest the button to open it, and that pushes up on the lock of the door...
I hope that makes sense. If it doesn't, shoot me a text (310)eight nine three-4207

SouthArk370Z · 03-02-2013, 02:02 PM

Check the hinges. On my '09 Touring, the lid gently rises up to about 45* when I press the latch button. As far as I can tell, there is no spring in the latch to pop the lid up - it's all in the hinges. Maybe your hinges just need a good cleaning and lube.

bbowers825 · 03-02-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Check the hinges. On my '09 Touring, the lid gently rises up to about 45* when I press the latch button. As far as I can tell, there is no spring in the latch to pop the lid up - it's all in the hinges. Maybe your hinges just need a good cleaning and lube.

YEAAAA THEY DO.....

DEpointfive0 · 03-02-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Check the hinges. On my '09 Touring, the lid gently rises up to about 45* when I press the latch button. As far as I can tell, there is no spring in the latch to pop the lid up - it's all in the hinges. Maybe your hinges just need a good cleaning and lube.

I was thinking the hinges first, but since I don't have my car I don't really remember if there is a thing pushing it open

SouthArk370Z · 03-02-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I was thinking the hinges first, but since I don't have my car I don't really remember if there is a thing pushing it open

I had to check. I was thinking there was a spring in the latch to assist opening, if only the first 1/2" or so, but it didn't feel like one was there when I tried it. (There's is a little "springiness" for the last 1/8" or so when closing, but not really enough to help open the lid.) It appears to be spring-loaded hinges (with some kind of damper) doing all the work.

bbowers825 · 03-02-2013, 02:23 PM

So, I went back out and was messing with it. IDK if this forum is drug friendly, or not, personally I don't care either way...but there is a sick a$$ stash spot in our center console.....

370z - YouTube

upload you dickkk

SouthArk370Z · 03-02-2013, 02:36 PM

03-02-2013, 01:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
bbowers825 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 90 Drives: 370Z Catfish Edition Rep Power: 12	I did some searching...center console spring?? Anyone else have this issue? I push my center console button and it just sits there. Shouldn't it spring up? http://youtu.be/er0r3Tote_E __________________ Blue 09 370Z Last edited by bbowers825; 03-02-2013 at 01:36 PM.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Check the hinges. On my '09 Touring, the lid gently rises up to about 45* when I press the latch button. As far as I can tell, there is no spring in the latch to pop the lid up - it's all in the hinges. Maybe your hinges just need a good cleaning and lube. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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bbowers825 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 90 Drives: 370Z Catfish Edition Rep Power: 12	So, I went back out and was messing with it. IDK if this forum is drug friendly, or not, personally I don't care either way...but there is a sick a$$ stash spot in our center console..... 370z - YouTube upload you dickkk O&G likes this. Last edited by bbowers825; 03-02-2013 at 02:37 PM.

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bbowers825 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 90 Drives: 370Z Catfish Edition Rep Power: 12	I feel like I have the stupidest problems in the world. Sigh. lol