Subsandwich Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I saw a couple of posts regarding the center console lid not staying closed, and that it relates to hinges being bent. Anyone know any more specifics on this? Or what specific hinge needs to be replaced? Just in case: I have a 2007 Legacy GT. The center console won't stay closed. I removed the latch and it looks to be in good condition. The mounts are self-tapped into plastic so there's no way to slide it back or forward to adjust where the latch goes. As far as I'm aware when I play around with it, the plastic latch simply does not lock onto the bottom portion of the center console. Anyone else troubleshoot this without going to the dealer? Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickCawks Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I'd probably just start going through eBay or go the pick and pull. Seems like a part that can be replaced cheap enough to not worry about attempting to fix it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Are you telling us this is a real problem because gravity won't hold the cover down ? I think my console cover hasn't latched in about 12 years. I find it not to be a problem, in fact I find it easier to open. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tschagfreebird151 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I agree with Max Capacity!! Mine won't close because of all the amazing contents I keep inside it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickCawks Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Well come on guys. He wants help with something that is his preference. Suppose after 10 years your armrest wouldnt stay up anymore.. prolly be annoying to you. I personally can't stand having the armrest up I'm a tall guy and I don't fit right when it's up. The goal here would be to offer the OP some advice not give him a hard time for having a prefrence that doesn't match yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rougeben83 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 I saw a couple of posts regarding the center console lid not staying closed, and that it relates to hinges being bent. Anyone know any more specifics on this? Or what specific hinge needs to be replaced? Just in case: I have a 2007 Legacy GT. The center console won't stay closed. I removed the latch and it looks to be in good condition. The mounts are self-tapped into plastic so there's no way to slide it back or forward to adjust where the latch goes. As far as I'm aware when I play around with it, the plastic latch simply does not lock onto the bottom portion of the center console. Anyone else troubleshoot this without going to the dealer? Any tips? Go to the partout section of this website, see a car with your same color interior and ask how much the lid is. Or go on ebay. These cars are old. Old enough that there's plenty of them in junkyards/part outs that you can get a used part for pretty cheap (figure $20-30). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Put a piece of velcro strip on the lid and the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subsandwich Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 I know I know, the lid staying open shouldn't bother me... And for the most part it doesn't. But every now and then. It's like that one co-worker that you just want to work, that's how I feel about my console lid. I don't want to sink to much money into buying parts without knowing what exactly needs to be changed to be aligned. I'll probably end up MacGyvering a piece of plastic to extend the latch. If I get around to it, and if it works, I'll let you all know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holla Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 The lid is supposed to latch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickCawks Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Hahaha ^ I don't want to sink to much money into buying parts without knowing what exactly needs to be changed to be aligned. I'll probably end up MacGyvering a piece of plastic to extend the latch. If I get around to it, and if it works, I'll let you all know. Sounds like something you could easily do a permanent fix to. The question is do you want to be able to raise it? Otherwise I'd say some superglue could do the trick:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subsandwich Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 Wanted to post this last year, but for those who want their lid to close, this is the hinge that's jacked up: Mine would only move with extreme manual force, even after oiling it up. There was metal-on-metal grinding. Not sure what caused it, but in my quest to have a lid that closes I ended up having to buy a new armrest. Thankfully to parts-bin engineering, it's still in stock and sold new. P/N J2010AG000JD. Able to find it on eBay for cheap sometimes (at least I did so last year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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