Strange Request
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
Strange Request
Hey guys,
I have had my 04 C5 for less than a month now and I have a strange question. The lid on my center console storage compartment does not open very wide. I would say it opens about 45-50 degrees. Is this normal, or could I have a broken hinge? I searched everywhere for a pick with the lid open, however I could not find anything.
Thanks in advance and Happy Holidays!
I have had my 04 C5 for less than a month now and I have a strange question. The lid on my center console storage compartment does not open very wide. I would say it opens about 45-50 degrees. Is this normal, or could I have a broken hinge? I searched everywhere for a pick with the lid open, however I could not find anything.
Thanks in advance and Happy Holidays!
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As others have said it is a strange hinge, Get some lite oil and oil the hinge, It will work so much better.
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If you open it pulling lightly towards you and then up, it will open all the way. It is double hinged. A little light penetrating oil on the hinge will help, too - just as Bill K. suggested.
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When I got mine the previous owner almost had a heart attack when I was trying to open it, he had to reach in the car and show me cuz he thought I was going to break it. Ooops.
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(As blacksedan87 said) I lubricated my hinge points with "3 in 1" oil and now it functions much better!
http://www.cau-llc.com/tips.htm#console
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http://www.cau-llc.com/tips.htm#console
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Last edited by HawnHog; Nov 29, 2008 at 03:54 PM.
