Loose storage tub under the shifter.

Thxalot · Post by **Thxalot** » Fri Aug 20, 2004 3:26 am

Hi Folks,The little tub under my shifter is always popping open. Has anyone found a way to keep that sucker closed?I had a 2004 Matrix XR rental a few weeks ago, and that one's little tub would not close at all! I guess the NUMMI guys haven't figured out how to keep these tight either.Thanks for any advice,-Burt

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Aug 20, 2004 3:30 am

It's an inherent quality of molded plastics. No two are ever the same, and they do wear down over time (meaning they don't hold as tightly).Searching for "storage" I found:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=777

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 10:10 am

I didn't have any problems with mine until the dealer tore up the shifter console and I had them replace it. After that, it was always opening on its own.Definitely look into what the other thread shows. Quite an annoying problem, but it's fixed very easily. For mine, I simply added two pieces of electrical tape to each leg that is on the bottom of the compartment. Hasn't opened since, unless I make it open!

Nick1556 · Post by **Nick1556** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 8:38 am

That's odd. I have a problem of just trying to get it open.

04shadowvibe · Post by **04shadowvibe** » Sun Sep 19, 2004 10:24 am

I have this same problem on my 04 Vibe, I never use the compartment, but it keeps falling open whenever I hit a bump or put it in park. Is there a fix for this from GM?

vivianyorke · Post by **vivianyorke** » Tue Sep 21, 2004 10:53 am

I complained about this rinky-dink latch 2 years ago! My 2003 Vibe had this problem from day 1. I wedge a black, fold-back paper clip under mine, but it doesn't help a lot -- it just keeps it from popping open completely. I bought my car in June 2002.Joie de VivKingston, OntarioSalsa 2-tone

AJ_'04 Vibe · Post by **AJ_'04 Vibe** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 1:49 am

A folded up wrapper from a Snickers candy bar worked for me.

POLO · Post by **POLO** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 7:01 am

Hy,Mine's is ok,but seem's fragile.But,i thing i have the solution at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...sting

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 6:11 am

well you can go to GM and get the updated part or simply fix up your own by glueing two small pieces on the bottom by each plastic hinge... one per side so that it causes the storage door to sit up higher therefore allowing the small latch to sit more deeply into its hole and the door will stay closed. Most 04 Vibes, mine anyway have the updated part, the 03 Vibes have the problem... maybe some of the 04s do I don't know but I have fixed up a few 03 Vibes like that and it works.

Loose storage tub under the shifter.

Loose storage tub under the shifter.

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