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New ash tray delete doesn't match console trim exactly

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YOUR RESEARCHNew ash tray delete doesn't match console trim exactly

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So, the reason the metal pin bends is because the little oil filled gear that is supposed to slow down the spring action of the door has broken and fallen off (the little plastic tabs that hold the gear in place break off).
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So, the reason the metal pin bends is because the little oil filled gear that is supposed to slow down the spring action of the door has broken and fallen off (the little plastic tabs that hold the gear in place break off).
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Got my replacement ash tray delete. But in testing it, it doesn't match. It's close, but it doesn't have the same sparkly color my 1999 C2 has. This will drive me nuts and I think my only option is to fix the lid on the ashtray. If you were me, would you deal with it? Or would you notice it every time you got in the car and slowly go insane? I guess I'm going to start searching "ash tray lid won't stay closed"

POST 2Original post

Your early 996 has the granite grey trim finish. Perhaps they sent or you ordered the black version?

POST 3Original post

Yup, you need granite grey. Been a long while since I did ours, but IIRC the current coin trays are painted GG, whereas the ash trays appeared molded through. No practical difference, but may scratch easier.

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Fixing the ash tray is a easy fix, take the detent pin out where the gears are on the side and straighten the pin and put back together. the pin gets bent and need to be straight.

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I guess I didnt know my console color and ordered the wrong thing ... I just found the granite grey version, its $100. aye yi yi Not sure $100 is worth it! Guess I'll be going this route now. I had tried to remove that pin, but couldn't get it out. I will try with more gusto tomorrow. Thank you.

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If you decide to sell your ash tray delete please send me a PM .

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So, the reason the metal pin bends is because the little oil filled gear that is supposed to slow down the spring action of the door has broken and fallen off (the little plastic tabs that hold the gear in place break off). In the 8 years I�ve owned my car, I haven�t been able to find a source for these oil filled gears, even though they have the name of the manufacturer on them, and you can find photos of them on the internet�🤬

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shoot, beat me to it...

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I finally got around to trying that. Took it all apart, the pin was fine. It's the little piece of plastic that holds the pin to keep it closed, has broken off. So I just took the spring out and now open it manually.. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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