Center Console Lid Latch Gone
My son borrowed my '16 EX and somehow managed to break the little front latch on the console lid. Piece of plastic broke.
I can try to find the part but honestly it doesn't seem to hinder the functionality at all. The lid stays shut without latching. If anything, now if my phone wire misses that little notch on the right side of the bin, I'm not as concerned about the lid pinching the wire. On lease return I don't think they will notice although if the part is cheap I might order it then. |
Let warranty cover the replacement
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id just leave it alone. if you're worried about wires getting pinched, can u put a little self adhesive shoe? that would prevent the pinching.
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This is silly. Anyone know why it takes so lpng to have three photos approved so they can get added to the thread?
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I had a car with a broken arm rest clasp much like the Fit. I managed to work a Velcro pad near the clasp and it held great even when the arm rest went vertical.
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This just happened to me.
It's probably well past resolved now for the original poster, but I would say that latch has a weakness, so I wouldn't be too hard on the son. The tab on one side, has a very thin connection point. It's easily broke. |
Mine also broke, months ago. It has a crappy thin plastic wall that holds the crappy plastic peg. Gravity and the pillow ontop of the armrest do a fine job of holding it down, so I've counted the loss as null.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...d0b273f86c.jpg |
Originally Posted by knope
(Post 1416849)
Mine also broke, months ago. It has a crappy thin plastic wall that holds the crappy plastic peg. Gravity and the pillow ontop of the armrest do a fine job of holding it down, so I've counted the loss as null.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...d0b273f86c.jpg Unfortunately the place where the tab is..is so thin, so far no epoxy or glue has worked. Just not enough area/space to make a strong enough bond. Not a big deal. like you said, it works, even without the latch. But Honda quality control should look at it. I honestly can't remember doing anything to cause it to break, it's just too fragile for it's purpose. |
Originally Posted by fitchet
(Post 1416872)
... it's just too fragile for it's purpose.
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ouch, he looks like he's in pain! LOL
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Originally Posted by Fuelish
(Post 1416874)
It doesn't have much of a purpose....if the console storage isn't stuffed overfull, it'll lay flat. And there's no locking option for it, so, it's pretty irrelevant, unless, like, you're jumpin' yer Fit like a monster truck, or something, then, yeah, it might fly up … I say don't worry 'bout it
In fact, I'm going to be forced to not use it, because I don't think I can fix it. But it's purpose is to be a latch, and IMO it's a design flaw, the tab is far too weak. |
Originally Posted by fitchet
(Post 1416884)
But it's purpose is to be a latch, and IMO it's a design flaw, the tab is far too weak. |
General FYI.
On my way to the Hardware store to buy and try a different glue/epoxy. (JB Weld did not work ), I also swung by my local Honda Dealership Parts department. Just for kicks to see if Honda offered the latch piece as a separate replaceable part. Not according to this Honda Parts department. It doesn't even show up on the diagram. Evidently I could buy a whole new lid...for upwards of $200, but latch piece? No go. I suppose I could hunt U-Pull it places, or junk yards, but two things, I've never had too much luck finding parts like this, as things like consoles, latches, etc, usually get removed quickly or immediately by people. Secondly? I don't really want to replace the whole lid, which is in good shape. But even if I found a lid and latch piece all in sound condition, my fear would be trying to remove the piece would result in my breaking the replacement---the tab is that thin. I promise, I'm giving it one more try, with a "Plastic" epoxy. Which I need to let set for 24+ hours. If that doesn't work? I'll give up. |
I made a thing on thingverse
You can print out a new one with a 3D printer.
I designed a replacement part on thingverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3281098 |
Originally Posted by bornemanm
(Post 1419320)
You can print out a new one with a 3D printer.
I designed a replacement part on thingverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3281098 mind sharing that, in the big sticky thread? https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...nce-guide.html |
Originally Posted by evilchargerfan
(Post 1419357)
you win .... award for best post by a 1 post count person ... EVER!
mind sharing that, in the big sticky thread? https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...nce-guide.html |
I got the latch posted by bornemanm printed out from thingverse. Awesome! Popped right in to place. Thanks for posting the design!
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...59bc9a5e1.jpeg |
Mine broke while closing it after putting my wallet back in the console at an ATM machine. If you look at it cross-eyed, it'll break.
It does have a function though; to keep the contents of the console from becoming flying debris in an accident. I'm guessing Honda sells an equally crappy replacement part for like $400, but I will keep looking for now. |
Originally Posted by solidpoint
(Post 1441970)
If you look at it cross-eyed, it'll break.
... in related news: I don't own a 3D printer, but there is this; and services that will print it for you https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3281098 https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...8594fcdc41.jpg |
Made one, too. It worked great.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...386b2306a7.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...69edf77fa1.jpg |
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