Member Since: 15 Apr 2013
Location: East Sussex
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Centre Console Cubby Lid Catch
The little gremlins have broken the catch on the centre cubby box lid today
I've stripped the unit down, is it possible to buy just the catch or the lid with the catch. Looking at the lid internal part I'm seeing a part number FJB500052
Can anybody help, alternatively does anybody have a lid with working catch to sell me.
Thanks
Mark
14th Jul 2013 9:55 pm
Chris1969
Member Since: 21 Jun 2011
Location: North Worcestershire (not far from Redditch)
Posts: 385
Hiya Mark,
Mine broke and I had a mess and found a solution on the forum I think. With mine, it was a bit of plastic that had snapped which from memory, the end of the metal spring effectively went into... Is this what's gone on yours??
I kinda cobbled a new 'tube' for the end of the spring to go into using the normally crimped part of a spade connector. Then was a case of fixing it into place. Ended up using a hot glue gun.
Doing the job so far and far cheaper then a replacement lid!
Not sure if that's but thought I would chip in
Chris.
14th Jul 2013 10:25 pm
markbrads
Member Since: 15 Apr 2013
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 234
Hi Chris,
Thanks for your reply
After 1.5 hours of hunting on the floor i've managed to find the bit/s that came off when it broke. Theres a thin metal bar that goes through the handle and in sliding the bar back in with the broken piece it seems to have done the trick (for now), its not a perfect fix but will do until I can get a new handle catch assembly, lid with catch or second hand cubby box.
Suggestions for the new parts or used bits please, preferbaly just the lid with catch, i'm looking for cream colour if possible but black will do as i can swap the trim over. (see below).
Mark
14th Jul 2013 11:25 pm
Chris1969
Member Since: 21 Jun 2011
Location: North Worcestershire (not far from Redditch)
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... yeah same bit that broke on mine.
I seem to recall when I did look that I couldnt find a replacement and where I did, it was silly money! I would still say try the fixing it route and save yourself a few quid... functionaility is the same after... but may be worht dropping TLO a message to see if he can get his hands on one and give you a price
15th Jul 2013 1:02 pm
Dave
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 2462
I have a black lid. Small indentation in the black foam but I am assuming that you you will simply place your alpaca cover onto the full lid.
I even do pictures! Will be up in a mo!Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"
I would Reply:
"Duratrac"
15th Jul 2013 5:58 pm
Dave
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 2462
I am afraid to say though, that as I will be without a spare for if mine breaks that the price would need to be £30 including posting. It's a harsh world but if you do not pay attention to the surface piece you are replacing the rest of the lid is little used and mint
Let me know what you think Mark
EDIT: my word those pictures are rubbish!Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"
I would Reply:
"Duratrac"
15th Jul 2013 6:07 pm
2DISCO3ORNOT
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
Location: at sea
Posts: 1209
Dont want to step on any toes (Dave ) but I have an Alpaca one with a slight scratch I could let it go for the same £30 plus P and P
15th Jul 2013 6:42 pm
Dave
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Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 2462
Well I guess that you just have
Mines cheaper
And if yours is from your 08 the handle is too bling shiny for an 05 strictly speaking Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"
I would Reply:
"Duratrac"
15th Jul 2013 6:44 pm
2DISCO3ORNOT
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
Location: at sea
Posts: 1209
Dave I knew as soon as I posted that I would get in trouble, I'm sure your lids a lot better value
EDIT: Ah then you are the connoisseur of Cubby Tops, It is off the 08 so probably not fit for purpose........damn
15th Jul 2013 6:53 pm
Dave
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 2462
Mark may need brightening up with da bling
To be fair, I would be equally happy to keep mine Captain Nick Medhurst would ask:
"What is the first rule when overlanding?"
I would Reply:
"Duratrac"
15th Jul 2013 7:09 pm
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
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Location: Liverpool
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I did this repair a while back - the rough & ready write up is here...
Member Since: 15 Apr 2013
Location: East Sussex
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Decisions, decisions ....
15th Jul 2013 8:56 pm
Chris1969
Member Since: 21 Jun 2011
Location: North Worcestershire (not far from Redditch)
Posts: 385
... I followed your write up SB and worked for me
....... not as neat as yours, but had the same effect
15th Jul 2013 11:25 pm
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
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Location: Liverpool
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I see no ships........
16th Jul 2013 9:08 am
markbrads
Member Since: 15 Apr 2013
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 234
Dave wrote:
I am afraid to say though, that as I will be without a spare for if mine breaks that the price would need to be £30 including posting. It's a harsh world but if you do not pay attention to the surface piece you are replacing the rest of the lid is little used and mint
Let me know what you think Mark
EDIT: my word those pictures are rubbish!
Hi Dave - I'm interested although what's the writing in the tray please?
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i've managed to find the bit/s that came off when it broke. Theres a thin metal bar that goes through the handle and in sliding the bar back in with the broken piece it seems to have done the trick (for now), its not a perfect fix but will do until I can get a new handle catch assembly, lid with catch or second hand cubby box.
) but I have an Alpaca one with a slight scratch I could let it go for the same £30 plus P and P 
Mark may need brightening up with da bling
