PCMusicGuy

My friend is working on a model for the console lid latch, and since my piece is broken where it secures and I cannot find the pieces, I don't remember what it looks like. If someone would be so kind as to take some pictures of their intact factory latch I would be most appreciative. If you could provide some dimensions on the latch piece that would help even more. Everything else is modeled to scale, just missing this last piece.

The end goal of this is to have a 3D printable model so we no longer have to pay $40+ for a stupid piece of plastic bound to break again. Thanks in advance.

PCMusicGuy

Come on guys. Just a picture or two.

Frankie15

I would definitely appreciate this. I would take a pic for you, but mine is broken as well.

Turbo6TA

I am in the same boat as 'Frankie' .... I have a 2011 GS and my center console cover latch is broken too.

PCMusicGuy .... Good luck on this

OregonMike

Didn't see this thread until this morning. I'll grab pics and dimensions this afternoon if nobody gets them before then.

Racer1735

I thought the lid latch was supposed to be broken?

PCMusicGuy

A very common problem it seems. I haven't found the broken piece of my latch yet. I am pretty sure I kept the piece, I just don't know where.

Detroit1

Bought my GS last year. Latch broke as stated. I used Velcro latch to keep it closed. Would really like to replace the latch if someone is going to create one.

Jim

72GACRZR

Have you gotten what you needed? I have a base 2008 convertible and have taken some pictures and measurements best as I can.

72GACRZR

Here is one picture, the rectangle with the tab is 2 inches left to right and 6/8 inches top to curve at bottom of tab and goes between the lids top cover and base 6/8 inches best I can get the measure in. The top of the little tab is 8/32 inches out from the base and 6/16 inches wide.

PCMusicGuy

Thanks. I have the latch with the piece broke off so I can see where it goes on the piece and event the dimensions of where it connects, or in this case, breaks off. I was mostly looking for a few pictures of the latch from different angles, and then getting the dimensions from the hook portion of the latch. I've seen a picture on Cultrag's site that shows a picture of the latch, but it has gussets on the back side to keep it from breaking. I've never seen one like this in the wild and when I take a stab at 3D printing a new one, I want to make sure it is designed so that it doesn't break again.

doomi

Here you go. Measurements aren't dead on as it's kind of hard to grab some of the parts.

The latch is 8.28 mm tall and 10.58 mm wide. The actual catch is 7.49 mm deep.

OregonMike

Thanks and great job doomi

Was just headed back out with the dead calipers to check measurements when I figured I'd check in to see what exactly needed measured & you've already posted

Frankie15

Thanks Doomi! Hopefully we can get these made. Would be great.

PCMusicGuy

Thanks man! I will let you guys know how it goes.

Frankie15

Anything ever come of this?

PCMusicGuy

Still working on it. The model is finished and just needs to be printed with whatever supports are needed. A bit busy with holiday time right now but I believe I'll have something in January.

dillihag

Bump! Are you able to share the file? I will draw one up today if not, might save me a couple of hours!

PCMusicGuy

I have uploaded to Thingiverse but it won't be available for 24 hours since I'm still considered a new member. I can email the STL file to those who need it sooner, just PM me. I have one more STL file that is in the works to smooth out some of the sharper edges. Once I print that one, I will determine if the changes are beneficial to the final model.

bibbster

This is great! Our latch is broken too. I have access to a printer, just need a file.