center console

[87#184saleen]

im having a problem opening the center console the latch came appart so i closed it and it doesen't want to opened

[Bill_SoCal]

Need more information. :huh: By center console, do you mean the armrest between the driver and passenger seat? If so, this is a two part storage area. Are you having trouble opening the lower section or the top section now that you've closed it?

Bill B)

[87#184saleen]

Need more information. :huh: By center console, do you mean the armrest between the driver and passenger seat? If so, this is a two part storage area. Are you having trouble opening the lower section or the top section now that you've closed it?

Bill B)

it is the upper thanks

[Bill_SoCal]

I don't have any great advice here...maybe someone else has encountered this problem, however, no other replies. I looked at my latch assembly on both the '06 and '08 and it is very simple...the problem is there is not a way to release in between the cover and storage area (e.g. latch locks below the console). The release will need to come from the assembly where the latch came apart (front of console at latch assembly). Have you checked with the dealer to see if they can provide you a schematic of the assembly? You might PM Loren or RJM to see if a schematic is available.

Good luck!

Bill

[3ball]

I don't have any great advice here...maybe someone else has encountered this problem, however, no other replies. I looked at my latch assembly on both the '06 and '08 and it is very simple...the problem is there is not a way to release in between the cover and storage area (e.g. latch locks below the console). The release will need to come from the assembly where the latch came apart (front of console at latch assembly). Have you checked with the dealer to see if they can provide you a schematic of the assembly? You might PM Loren or RJM to see if a schematic is available.

Good luck!

Bill

Dremel + 2 earth magnets. Fix it for $1100 less than replacement cost!

[Harness]

I'm having the same issue with the top compartment of the center console. Can anyone provide any detail on how to get it open? Pressing on the release button doesn't work anymore.

[hitz]

My 2003 53 cayenne 2

I had my house keys in the top centre armrest when it got stuck so i ended up breaking it appart, now its forced closed i cant use it, would be nice to know if it can be repaired (economically!!!)

[Harness]

I took mine to the dealer today, $100 later I have a broken latch. The technician said that is the only way to get in to them. I'm assuming he put some thin piece of metal into the release mechanism and then hit it with a hammer (the button you push to open it has just enough space above it to fit a putty knife or a credit card). That basically punched out the part that holds it in place, leave the part on the lid itself intact.

I'm going to purchase some suitable magnets from the hardware store so that the lid stays closed when it's down.

They told me you can't just buy that mechanism, you have to replace the whole thing and it would be $600+.

[rizzo]

FWIW, I have seen these center console assembly's on Ebay from time to time. Might be worth a look before buying new if you decide to replace it.

[bigbuzuki]

I took mine to the dealer today, $100 later I have a broken latch. The technician said that is the only way to get in to them. I'm assuming he put some thin piece of metal into the release mechanism and then hit it with a hammer (the button you push to open it has just enough space above it to fit a putty knife or a credit card). That basically punched out the part that holds it in place, leave the part on the lid itself intact.

I'm going to purchase some suitable magnets from the hardware store so that the lid stays closed when it's down.

They told me you can't just buy that mechanism, you have to replace the whole thing and it would be $600+.

The latch mechanism is available:

The part number for the latch is 955 552 698 00.

It retails for approx $42.

[Harness]

Thanks for the tip! New latch mechanism came today and it was under $35 : )

The latch mechanism is available:

The part number for the latch is 955 552 698 00.

It retails for approx $42.

[Tonywil67]

I have a similar problem with my wife's 2004 Cayenne S

[j3w]

They told me you can't just buy that mechanism, you have to replace the whole thing and it would be $600+.

I'm just waiting for the time I go in to the dealer for an issue and they tell me, "Sorry that part isn't available, you're going to need to replace the whole vehicle."