tarheel76

The drink holder on my 2004 E320 fails to rise when I depress OPEN. It worked perfectly the last time I used it. Is this a DIY fix? I'm very mechanically inclined with basic instructions? If anyone out there has had this problem I would appreciate your suggestion(s).

Tarheel

ZedStyle

wrong forum, man.
this is pre-cupholder land, where cars are built with one purpose... to be driven...
no time to sip on a starbucks when you're rounding a corner at 80mph, no need to sip on a dasani when the open road lies before you beckoning you to drive.... drive..... drivvvvve.....

2PHAST

cup holder is between my legs, so there is no margin for any coffee spillage, haha

Brian_I.

You can pull it out and then clean it up and put a tiny bit of grease on the parts that slide up. Common issue with the w211...

tarheel76

How does one pull it out when it is stuck in the down position? I don't want to get too aggressive and end up breaking it. Putting clear lithium grease would be a good suggestion. I appreciate your reply.

Tarheel

neanderthal

One starts by posting in the correct forum!!!!!!!!!!!

rivcal4life

Are you talking about the w211 cupholder, or 2phasts?

raymond g-

if it's just a tiny part, you only use a tiny bit of grease.

2PHAST

Hahaha, I was thinking the same thing

tarheel76

OK I give up. What is the correct forum to address this problem?? I've only had this MB for three months so please cut me some slack and steer me in the right direction. Thanks.

Tarheel

2PHAST

This is the W124 section (1985-1995 E-Class) you might want to try the W211 section.