gah, cup holder faceplate fell off

[shiba]

So, I have read about the eventual failure of the "brilliant" in-dash cup holder. Only I didn't expect mine to crunch as I opened it and the faceplate to fall off in my hand. -of course it also had to leave a little rubbed blemish on the dash too.

The interior mechanism works, with the occasional sticking. I can deal with that. The faceplate looks as if it just needs to be glued back in place. My dealer won't do it. :rolleyes: They want me to buy the whole mechanism at $300+.

If I try to slide the faceplate (the tab into the slot) it is tight and might need a tap into place. But there is a dial type mechanism with teeth that needs to line up too. Which position does this dial start in? Does anyone have instructions? Its a 2003 boxster.

Help a girl out please?

[por911]

Unfortunately, there is little in the manual , other then a very sketchy r+r of the assembly itself. I've attempted to rebuild/repair both Audi and Porsche units with little success. Ended up just purchasing a new unit and installing it. I did find a couple places(auto atlanta, etc.) selling used units for $200. You might see what some of the dealers(Hennesey, Suncoast, Sunset, etc.) are discounting them for down in the states. Sorry I could not be of more help. :)

Regards

[jmatta]

When I removed my useless cupholders, I remember the face plate simply popping off with slight pressure. It isn't glued on; I believe there were nylon type plugs that held it in place ('02 S).

[stinky_onion]

I lost the faceplate on mine too... I ended up using some super glue (Gorilla brand) and glued it on while extended. After a couple minutes holding it on and waiting for glue to dry, I pushed the holder back in and it has worked since. Mind you, I do not use the cupholders so it is purely cosmetic. This solution has worked best for me.