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Center console lid won?t close

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YOUR RESEARCHCenter console lid won?t close

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Replace flimsy oem hinge

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I replaced the flimsy OEM hinge with the metal hinge fix then discovered the latch wouldn't latch the lid down.

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Leading evidence: 'Replace flimsy oem hinge' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace flimsy oem hinge' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Replace latch

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I replaced the latch with a new one (still available from Porsche) and now it's all good.

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Center console lid won?t close

Use flat screwdriver and pushed the locking mechanism out

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I used a flat screwdriver and pushed the locking mechanism out.

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Center console lid won?t close

Replace strap hinge thingy will fix it

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I am skeptical that replacing the strap hinge thingy will fix it

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Replace flimsy oem hinge

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I replaced the flimsy OEM hinge with the metal hinge fix then discovered the latch wouldn't latch the lid down.

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Center console lid won?t close

Replace latch

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I replaced the latch with a new one (still available from Porsche) and now it's all good.

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Center console lid won?t close

Replace strap hinge thingy will fix it

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Suggestion

I am skeptical that replacing the strap hinge thingy will fix it

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Center console lid won?t close

Use flat screwdriver and pushed the locking mechanism out

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I used a flat screwdriver and pushed the locking mechanism out.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi, I opened my center console and now the lid will not close. It opened as normal by depressing the button with the key slot. Now it will not close. It appears that the lock mechanism does not engage and move forward to prevent the lid from opening. Is this a common issue? It�s a 2001 996TT with 13k miles.

POST 2Original post

Quotes source post: 17546192

Very rare. Probably because most people rarely open and close the center cubby. Try inserting the key and turning the lock. Might want to spray for WD40 in the mechanism.

POST 3Original post

If you have the original strap-type hinge there may be enough play that the lock is not engaging. There is a replacement part that has an actual metal hinge and is far superior. Try pushing the lid toward the front of the car while pressing down on the front.

POST 4Original post

My new to me '99 had a broken hinge when it arrived last month. I replaced the flimsy OEM hinge with the metal hinge fix then discovered the latch wouldn't latch the lid down. I replaced the latch with a new one (still available from Porsche) and now it's all good. You have to remove the entire console to do it but the hardest part was figuring out how to swap the old lock cylinder into the new latch.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Ok, thanks for all the comments. The hinge on the top lid is a small metal pin which is fully intact. The piece in the center console is like a injection molded piece which can be rotated by hand.

POST 6Original post

Quotes source post: 17546607

I used a flat screwdriver and pushed the locking mechanism out. It turns with key, but it will not latch. It does have the strap hinge but works well and not flimsy. The piece that looks like a claw doesn�t grab the bar on the lid. I am skeptical that replacing the strap hinge thingy will fix it

POST 7Original post

Quotes source post: 17547078

were you able to solve your issue? How

POST 9Original post

Quotes source post: 17546469

Any chance to get a part number or source for that lid? Mine is broken and won�t latch properly.

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