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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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Default 2003 C5 Convertible Console Door
I just brought it home, my 2003 50th Anniversary Convertible!! My first question..the console door only opens at about a 45 degree angle, is this normal? Seems odd...yes, I have a warranty!!

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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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Very easy fix a drop of WD40 on each pivot point on each hinge and it goes away!
I was surprised it was that easy!
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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I've got the same problem. Have to give that fix a try
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Guys... It is a double hinge...
lift it up to the half way position and then pull out on it and then up again.... it will open right up... no need for the oil
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rws.1
Guys... It is a double hinge...
lift it up to the half way position and then pull out on it and then up again.... it will open right up... no need for the oil

thought I broke it at first
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by rws.1
Guys... It is a double hinge...
lift it up to the half way position and then pull out on it and then up again.... it will open right up... no need for the oil

"Out" = toward the driver.
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rws.1
Guys... It is a double hinge...
lift it up to the half way position and then pull out on it and then up again.... it will open right up... no need for the oil
Thanx Rich...that works Gotta love this forum!
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You bought a new Vert?

You KNOW the rules:

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Default It worked!
I applied some Lubriplate to the hinges and worked it back and forth...now opens as it should!
Thx all!
PICS soon..I promise!!
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Per the rules..here it is!

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Just pulled mine a little harder the first time I tried it,and it opened right up. Now it opens really easy.
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Anyone try the OWNERS MANUAL??? You can even get the owners manual online from GM for FREE!
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Originally Posted by rws.1
Guys... It is a double hinge...
lift it up to the half way position and then pull out on it and then up again.... it will open right up... no need for the oil
yup
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Pull up a bit more and it will open to the 90 degree position. They all do that.
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