2003 W211 cup holder broken?
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2003 W211 cup holder broken?
Okay, I took my car to be evaluated yesterday afternoon for a possible trade-in. The cup holder (The push-the-button-wazoo-folding-crane-move one in the console) was all closed up. It has worked flawlessly since the day I bought the car in 11/02.
Get in the car this morning and the d@mn thing is stuck in the closed position. The little silver sliver opening button appears disengaged.
That F@#$%ng dealer-monkey musta jacked it. Any suggestions on how to repair or replace if necessary?
TIA,
EDJ
Get in the car this morning and the d@mn thing is stuck in the closed position. The little silver sliver opening button appears disengaged.
That F@#$%ng dealer-monkey musta jacked it. Any suggestions on how to repair or replace if necessary?
TIA,
EDJ
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Absolutely NOBODY is going to check the operation of the cup holder at any evaluation of any kind when you trade/sell your car. Don't give it a second thought. Leave it closed & forget about it, unless you need to use it in the meantime.
They're only interested in possible body work/paint scratches, dings & dents & condition of the wheels/tires, the general cleanliness, and wear and tear of the interior, and of course the milage.
Don't freak out!
They're only interested in possible body work/paint scratches, dings & dents & condition of the wheels/tires, the general cleanliness, and wear and tear of the interior, and of course the milage.
Don't freak out!
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I think anyone w/ a Starbucks logo as their avatar is going to need a functional cupholder!
Of course I'm going to head out to grab some caffeine right now - what can I say... I'm from Seattle.
Of course I'm going to head out to grab some caffeine right now - what can I say... I'm from Seattle.
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BTW, am I the only one who liked that setup? Sure, it's way too fragile, but certainly made for a better center console storage/arm rest than the '07 rolltop/beverage setup now.
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.... nothing to brag about, it is a previous model....
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Its not quite a "friction fit", something snaps it into the sidewalls somewhere, but it snaps out really easilly once you take it out 1 time & know that you won't break the car all apart trying to remove it. LOL Don't be afraid. give it a straight up, "un angled" yank.
If its still stuck closed, stick a finger in on each side (2 hands?) somehow & jerk (snap) it straight up.
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Got it, thanks. All cleaned up and put back in place. I think a spring is sprung or missing, the cupholder will not rise automatically. The reaching of full extention is what triggers the folding portion to open up. I could not locate where that spring would go, but there was no natural intrinsic pressure or desire for it to self-rise.
I'll go a-web seeking to see if I can get/buy the part cheap.
Thanks!
EDJ
I'll go a-web seeking to see if I can get/buy the part cheap.
Thanks!
EDJ
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Call around to ask the local junk yards (Auto Recycler?) if they have an 03/04 E in the yard & tell them what you want. Since its a proprietary part, its only going to be available from a dealer's parts department. There'll be no aftermarket parts source for it. KYBENZ here on the forum offers reasonable prices to the guys here.
Last edited by Barry45RPM; Mar 24, 2007 at 11:52 PM.
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Barry45RPM: Thanks for post re: cup holder removal, you saved me a trip to the dealer. Last week I had a broken cup holder replaced under warranty (it was "stuck" in the down position), and noticed after I got the car home a rattling sound coming from under the cup holder. I removed the cup holder per your instruction and found a piece of the old cup holder still in the cup holder well, a black plastic roller bearing. I also noticed that on the new cup holder, this plastic roller has been replaced with one made of metal, it's on the bottom of the cup holder but not sure of its function.
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Awesome first post cgcedisto!! I really appreciate the way you bothered to search the forum first to find a relevant thread instead of starting a new one.
Welcome to MBWorld, I'm pleased to see someone like you join us
EDJ
Welcome to MBWorld, I'm pleased to see someone like you join us
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I just notice that my cup holder cover has a 4inch crack on it (clear coating birdseye maple trim). Is that replaceable? or do it need to change the whole cup holder assembly?
I still dont know how the clear coating cracked. Right in between silver button.
I still dont know how the clear coating cracked. Right in between silver button.
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Get the whole assembly, $52.50 plus ship, best price i've seen so far, I just got my AGW from them, good outfit.
http://www.parts.com/oemcatalog/inde...layCatalogid=0
http://www.parts.com/oemcatalog/inde...layCatalogid=0
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.... nothing to brag about, it is a previous model....
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just wanted to say thanks for this thread! i didn't wanna make a thread without using search first... mine just broke today. wtf. it's stuck in the down, and wouldn't go up.. i can pull it up to use (was in a hurry too cuz i was ordering mcdonalds and the drink/food was comin!) momentarily, but i didn't wanna put pressure on it in fear of breaking it some more. anyway, i'll follow those directions posted to remove it and just get it out of my way.
i only need one cup holder.. i suppose i'll replace it later if i really find the need to.
i only need one cup holder.. i suppose i'll replace it later if i really find the need to.
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Barry45RPM: Thanks for post re: cup holder removal, you saved me a trip to the dealer. Last week I had a broken cup holder replaced under warranty (it was "stuck" in the down position), and noticed after I got the car home a rattling sound coming from under the cup holder. I removed the cup holder per your instruction and found a piece of the old cup holder still in the cup holder well, a black plastic roller bearing. I also noticed that on the new cup holder, this plastic roller has been replaced with one made of metal, it's on the bottom of the cup holder but not sure of its function.
I read that you were able to replace yours uner warranty? I just purchased my 03' E320 as a CPO with extended warranty just 4 months ago~ March 08I brought it into to the dealer I purchased from (Plesanton Calif Mbz)and
they said that it was a "trim" item and not covered under the CPO warranty.
Has anyone had a similar experience with the positive outcome of MBZ
doing the right thing and replacing it under CPO?
thanks!
