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Title: What Keeps Dash Drawer Closed?
Post by: Bill B on March 11, 2016, 11:38:05 pm
After or during our last outing, the drawer in the center of the dash will no longer stay closed when underway.  We have an 03 U320.  I removed the drawer today and could not locate anything that would hold the drawer closed while underway.  Before this malfunction, when I closed the drawer I would feel a resistance at the end of the close that held the drawer closed.  I now feel no resistance at end of close.  Is it possibly the slides that hold the door closed?  Any knowledge on this subject is appreciated. 
Title: Re: What Keeps Dash Drawer Closed?
Post by: Carol & Scott on March 12, 2016, 12:44:54 am
Don't know if your design is different than ours -

We also have had that problem.  We have a black lever that moves left and right and is located on the front bottom of the sliding drawer that "locks" the drawer in place.  This lever interacts with a metal tab that fits into a slot in a track on the bottom center of the drawer.  This metal tab holds the drawer open and closed in conjunction with a lower center "rail".  I have adjusted that tab a couple of times  and that adjustment has held the door in it's appropriate position, open or closed for short periods of time.

A permanent fix is on my list.    :)
 





Title: Re: What Keeps Dash Drawer Closed?
Post by: Bill B on March 12, 2016, 01:21:10 am
Thanks Scott!  I know the parts you are talking about. I knew they held the drawer locked open but for some dumb reason :facepalm: did not think about it holding the drawer closed as well.  On my next visit to the coach I will check it out and get back with you.
Safe Travels!
Title: Re: What Keeps Dash Drawer Closed?
Post by: Carol & Scott on March 12, 2016, 10:07:12 am
 ^.^d
Title: Re: What Keeps Dash Drawer Closed?
Post by: Michelle on March 12, 2016, 10:19:21 am
We also have had that problem.  We have a black lever that moves left and right and is located on the front bottom of the sliding drawer that "locks" the drawer in place. 

For the '02-05's (like this one), here's a topic with some other ideas on that mechanism (and photos for those who don't know what's being asked)

slide out tray in front console in 2002 U320 (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=13549.0)
Title: Re: What Keeps Dash Drawer Closed?
Post by: Carol & Scott on March 12, 2016, 12:38:35 pm
TX Michelle - I knew I saw that thread but couldn't find it.  :)
Title: Re: What Keeps Dash Drawer Closed?
Post by: tothetrail on March 16, 2016, 11:01:43 am
I added my modification of this drawer latch to the linked topic above.