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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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Broken Cup Holder?

After i opened it last time to put my drink on, I couldnt seem to close the cupholder anymore, do you guys know whats the problem with it? Do i have the replace the whole thing? My car is out of warranty also, how much im looking for it brand new? dont have money if its above 100bucks Thanks in advance. Before it was broken, everytime i pressed the open button, it just snapped out really fast like the spring was broken already.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 01:26 AM
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Mine won't even go out of its place, seems like something is stuck. Would you like to trade? J/k

I found one on Ebay for $50.00
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by JesLet
Mine won't even go out of its place, seems like something is stuck. Would you like to trade? J/k

I found one on Ebay for $50.00
before mine was broken, i stucked that thing too!!! LOL! I just pulled it out with half of my power and it just snapped out and fine until a week later haha probably mine was broken because i put too much coins in it! Just for parking purposes, but hell after i fixed it i wont put too much coins in it.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 05:59 AM
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check the top cup holder. most likely you just made the movable clip part stuck/out of place. mine does that when i put those giantic stupid bottles in it.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 08:23 AM
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I went to the dealership about a month ago because my cup holder cover broke. I asked how much was the cupholder and it was about $75. You can get it on ebay for about $50 as mentioned before.
Its easy to change
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 09:14 AM
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check the top cup holder. most likely you just made the movable clip part stuck/out of place. mine does that when i put those giantic stupid bottles in it.

I have the same problem. Check to see that the part that folds in and out isnt out of place. Sometimes it pops out too far and wont close. All you have to do is kind of pop it back in place. Do you have pictures??? It may not be broken! it is one flimsy piece of junk!
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 11:04 AM
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the dealer replaced mine free because a clip fell off

anyways, heres a cheap one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...spagenameZWDVW
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 11:10 AM
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I just broke mine as well, when trying to attatch the wiring for the brabus shift knob. Just got a replacement from Ebay.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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my cupholder literally broke b4 (not my fault)... got new one in.... price was definitely under $50...
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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i think i figured out the problem. it looks like there are some pennies stucked under that thing because i put too much coin before. Does anyone know how to remove the cupholder?
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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no problem guys, i managed to get the coins out using my small fingers haha. it works as usual now.
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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no problem guys, i managed to get the coins out using my small fingers haha. it works as usual now.

You know what they say about small fingers
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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You know what they say about small fingers
Large feet?
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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You know what they say about small fingers
Still feels the same, regardless...LOL.
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Old Jul 14, 2006 | 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by rlee02135
the dealer replaced mine free because a clip fell off

anyways, heres a cheap one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...spagenameZWDVW
I'm the 6th person down on that ebayers feedback. i got the same cupholder from him for $12 shipped. Was very happy with it, install is a breeze.
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Old Jul 14, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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You know what they say about small fingers
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Old Jul 14, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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dude that's my auction. i'm glad you're happy with the price. i just had a bunch that i needed to get rid of. there are 5 or so posted right now in case people need extras. damn i'm not gonna get banned for this am i?
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Old Jul 14, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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hey pm me the best price that you can do i might need one for spare.. Shipping will be to Daly City, CA. No you wont dude.
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Old Jul 15, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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dude that's my auction. i'm glad you're happy with the price. i just had a bunch that i needed to get rid of. there are 5 or so posted right now in case people need extras. damn i'm not gonna get banned for this am i?
haha, that's awesome. I'm purple_c320. Thanks a lot for the cupholder, it's a small thing but it really is nice to have a brand spankin new one in there!
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Has anyone else had problems with the chrome strip on the rim of the cupholder peeling? Mine is totally peeled off...I'm going to have it replaced on my next visit.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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the cup holder breaks very often. to get it out, remove the rubber on the bottom of the cup holder area. I am referring to the small piece that holds the second can of coke. Then twist the cup holder out.
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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the cup holder breaks very often. to get it out, remove the rubber on the bottom of the cup holder area. I am referring to the small piece that holds the second can of coke. Then twist the cup holder out.
Sunil,
I got the rubber piece out, but can't figure out how to "twist the cup holder out" without breaking it. A previous post included a graphic (below) that shows an area you are to press with your finger, but I don't see that. Any further tips?
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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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If you spilled a soda or coffee in there you can try spraying some cleaner to break it free. I had the problem getting mine out at first. I think I paid around $60.00 at the dealer.
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thanks, I got it; I guess I was being too gentle--didn't want to break it (mine isn't broken like the thread-starter's, I just wanted mine out, and I try to be a good forum-searcher!). I don't want to hijack this thread Russell, but that's a hot ride YOU have (I've got to get a new sig photo showing my "his & her's"). I'm gonna search your posts to find an appropriate place to ask you about your COMAND.
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