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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tacocowboy, May 28, 2011.

  1. May 28, 2011 at 4:33 AM
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    tacocowboy

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    So my center console button for the lid popped off last night. Recovered the spring and the button and closed it again. But the button isnt secure in the lid. Did something else fly off or should I just go to the dealer?:confused:
     
  2. May 31, 2011 at 7:25 PM
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    Dealer only sells the complete lid. Going to fix it myself.
     
  3. May 31, 2011 at 7:26 PM
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    How much did the dealer want for the lid?
     
  4. Jun 1, 2011 at 5:26 AM
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    About $280
     
  5. Jun 1, 2011 at 5:30 AM
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    I had the same problem. I was able to find a lid from a guy scraping a wrecked truck.

    Dealers will only sell you the complete console. Not the lid or button.
     
  7. Jun 8, 2011 at 5:29 AM
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    Fixed it with some paperclips actually. Works perfectly.
     
  8. Jun 8, 2011 at 10:44 PM
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    You have a 2010, is it not under warranty any longer?
     
  10. Jun 9, 2011 at 5:06 AM
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    Yea its still under warranty but I didn't feel like having some "tech" replace my whole console when I came up with a better engineered fix.
     
  11. Jun 9, 2011 at 6:43 AM
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    Winner. Never good for overworked uncaring folks to be halfassin some shit just to get your money and get it out the door. Well played.
     

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