Cool box lid won't stay closed --- SOLVED **All credit goes to: lx200inAR** (1 Viewer)

[kwelhand]

SOLVED: See reply w/ pix from lx200inAR

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Recently acquired a 2014 LX570 and my cool box lid keep popping off whenever I hit any slight bump on the road.
It seems like my lid locking lever is fairly loose and rattles (like weak spring retention).

Searched the forum and net extensively and couldn't find any similar topics on 200 series.
Anyone with similar issue or fix?
Does anyone know how to remove the locking lever mechanism?
It's all plastic and I don't want to break anything while trying to disassemble (if possible).

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Sandroad]

Be sure to look at the place on the console where the latch engages too. It may be worn or have debris in it.

 

[kwelhand]

Be sure to look at the place on the console where the latch engages too. It may be worn or have debris in it.

Thanks for the suggestion!

I also see some sort of metal tab is in the hole half way covered.
Not sure it's normal or causing the problem that I'm having.

 

[lx200inAR]

Mine was exactly like this when I bought it. It had also been “repaired” with Velcro tape many times rather than actually fixed. If yours is failed the same way mine is you are in luck.

On mine the hinges were loose, which is why the latch doesn’t catch. Pop off the panel on the back of the console (the one with the 2nd row vents). There are no screws just clips. The whole thing comes off from vent to floor. Pull firmly towards the 2nd row seat. Under that cover there are 4 screws at the top that hold the bracket the hinges for the lid are on. Tighten those screws and your problem should be solved.

 

[kwelhand]

Mine was exactly like this when I bought it. It had also been “repaired” with Velcro tape many times rather than actually fixed. If yours is failed the same way mine is you are in luck.

On mine the hinges were loose, which is why the latch doesn’t catch. Pop off the panel on the back of the console (the one with the 2nd row vents). There are no screws just clips. The whole thing comes off from vent to floor. Pull firmly towards the 2nd row seat. Under that cover there are 4 screws at the top that hold the bracket the hinges for the lid are on. Tighten those screws and your problem should be solved.

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That’s pretty awesome!
I will try to follow your guidance as soon as I get off from my work!

 

[CSteppe82]

Mine was exactly like this when I bought it. It had also been “repaired” with Velcro tape many times rather than actually fixed. If yours is failed the same way mine is you are in luck.

On mine the hinges were loose, which is why the latch doesn’t catch. Pop off the panel on the back of the console (the one with the 2nd row vents). There are no screws just clips. The whole thing comes off from vent to floor. Pull firmly towards the 2nd row seat. Under that cover there are 4 screws at the top that hold the bracket the hinges for the lid are on. Tighten those screws and your problem should be solved.

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I had the same issue. I just went out and tightened the screws. Problem solved. Thanks

 

[lx200inAR]

I had the same issue. I just went out and tightened the screws. Problem solved. Thanks

Awesome....once I finally decided there was definitely nothing wrong with any of my latch mechanism, it took 10 min to fix. I spent longer trying to remove all the stupid velcro tape and residue than I did actually fixing it.

 

[kwelhand]

Just checked my hinges and they’re rock solid with zero movement.
Search continues… sniffs

 

[lx200inAR]

Just checked my hinges and they’re rock solid with zero movement.
Search continues… sniffs

Any chance that the bracket is bent? Possibly someone elbowed it while the lid was up and bent something, so now the lid doesn't fall exactly where it's supposed to? My hinges were only the slightest bit loose and i went from not being able to latch ever, to perfect latch every time. All that to say, there isn't much room for error in where the lid needs to land to latch. From your pictures, i don't see anything wrong with the latch itself.

 

[kwelhand]

Any chance that the bracket is bent? Possibly someone elbowed it while the lid was up and bent something, so now the lid doesn't fall exactly where it's supposed to? My hinges were only the slightest bit loose and i went from not being able to latch ever, to perfect latch every time. All that to say, there isn't much room for error in where the lid needs to land to latch. From your pictures, i don't see anything wrong with the latch itself.

It seems like the hinges are fairly starlight with no sign of bent or damage.
However, the latch rattles pretty bad if I shake the arm rest top.
How's your latch? Does it shake a lot?
It feels like I have no spring retention on that latch....

 

[lx200inAR]

It seems like the hinges are fairly starlight with no sign of bent or damage.
However, the latch rattles pretty bad if I shake the arm rest top.
How's your latch? Does it shake a lot?
It feels like I have no spring retention on that latch....


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This part should definitely have a good amount of spring tension. If you are saying it just flops around, then you have found your trouble.

 

[kwelhand]

This part should definitely have a good amount of spring tension. If you are saying it just flops around, then you have found your trouble.

It still got some spring force but very weak and rattles when I shake it.
The question is.... how to remove that fragile lid catch mechanism?

 

[DPA200]

Funny I just Velcro’d mine yesterday. Mine has a lotta play so I’m guessing the hinge fix may be my ticket. I couldn’t see any way to get access so thanks @lx200inAR

 

[kwelhand]

Mine was the issue with the lid latch itself.
I think the spring got weaker over the time.
Now it rattles a lot and barely holding it until you hit the road bumps.

 

[DPA200]

Took mine apart last weekend. That whole console vent cover thingy unclipped very easily just pulling toward the back of the truck. Those 4 screws were indeed all very very loose. I tightened them up, which as I did I could feel it pulling in the hinges tighter to the console. Been a few days since then and so far the issue appears to be fixed for me, the lid no longer pops open.

Only thing I can't figure out is what is this little metal piece where it latches? Can somebody who doesn't have the issue take a pic of this part on their truck?

 

[kwelhand]

Took mine apart last weekend. That whole console vent cover thingy unclipped very easily just pulling toward the back of the truck. Those 4 screws were indeed all very very loose. I tightened them up, which as I did I could feel it pulling in the hinges tighter to the console. Been a few days since then and so far the issue appears to be fixed for me, the lid no longer pops open.
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Only thing I can't figure out is what is this little metal piece where it latches? Can somebody who doesn't have the issue take a pic of this part on their truck?

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Glad you found a fix.
Not sure what that is but here's pic of my 14 LX and also my friend's 08 LC.


My LX

Friend's LC 08

 

[DPA200]

Glad you found a fix.
Not sure what that is but here's pic of my 14 LX and also my friend's 08 LC.


My LX
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Friend's LC 08
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Cool thx for that. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't completely missing some part on mine. The plastic portion where it latches looks the same though so I'm just gonna call my issue fixed for now. Glad I found this thread, my next option was to put some sort of child baby proof type of latch just to hold it closed

 

[kwelhand]

It looks like my problem is still unsolved... still pop open every time I hit the slight bumps on the road
Happened to check out my buddy's 08 LC and his armrest latch is rock solid without any free movement (good spring tension as well).
My latch is very loose and wobbly.
By looking at his 08 LC armrest latch area, I saw two screws that you could remove and probably gain access to the latch mechanism.
Anyone fixed or replaced the latch spring before?
The LX version is a little different and looks like the rubber plate is covering the possible screws underneath(?).




08 LC with good latch

My 14 LX with loose / rattling latch

 

[kwelhand]

Cool thx for that. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't completely missing some part on mine. The plastic portion where it latches looks the same though so I'm just gonna call my issue fixed for now. Glad I found this thread, my next option was to put some sort of child baby proof type of latch just to hold it closed

Glad you fixed the problem!

 

[DPA200]

It looks like my problem is still unsolved.
I happened to check out my buddy's 08 LC and his latch is rock solid without any free movement (good spring tension as well).
My latch is very loose and wobbly.
By looking at this latch area, I saw two screws that you could remove to probably gain access to the latch mechanism.
Anyone fixed or replaced latch spring before?
The LX version is a little different and looks like the rubber plate is covering the possible screws underneath.




08 LC with good latch
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14 LX with loose / rattling latch
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Springs, I can see that wearing out. Good idea. Now how to disassemble your lid with the covered screws I am not sure.