The release button for my cup holder decide to quit. Now I can't close the cup holder. Seems like the spring is broken or something. Anyone have any experience with this?

 

Yeah, I couldn't get it to retract for a while then it started working again. I never really looked at it closely to see how the catch works.

 

It's a spring loaded detent mechanism similar to the one on the radio door. If you're having trouble with it, get a new cupholder either on warranty or out of your own pocket. I doubt that little mechanism can be "fixed". You might be able to lift up the console cover, remove the cupholder and squirt a little silicone in the hinge mechanism to see it'll smooth itself out, but beyond that, it's not worth taking apart.

 

There's a very little nub of plastic that breaks off if you force it. Once that happens it won't close again.

I've been meaning to fix my old one using a needle bearing roller but haven't come across one in ages.

 

I am not referring to the cupholder cover, but the release button. Press on this button, and the cover slides open.

 

Hmmm, must be an '04 thing. My '00 doesn't have a button. I just push on the lid to click it to open. I also close it and click it and it stays.

 

yea the ap1 and ap2 consoles are different

 

u sure u don't have like a pen in there that wedged its way up stopping the door from opening. that happened to me for like a few days. a little spirited driving and the pen worked its way loose and voila.

 

I found this old thread that discusses the problem I'm having but I'd like a little more info please.The other day I jammed a can and my cell phone in the cup holder and now the lid wont close.

My friend opened it up and a little plastic nub seems to have broken off.
Do I have to take it to the dealer to fix?I dont think its still under warranty.Any idea how much this will cost to fix?Its driving me crazy!

 

You are looking at replacing part #6 ----- $26.00.
http://www.slhondaparts.com/browse.asp?Mod...&ViewParts=true