Coin Pocket Doesn't Close Anymore

[Flux07]

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a 2007 Honda Accord EXL coupe and now the door of my coin pocket no longer makes the click sound nor stay closed. After I removed the assembly I found that the plastic clip that once held the little door was broken. Went to my nearest dealership and said that they didn’t sell that piece individually and that I had to buy a brand new assembly…

Does anyone know a place where I can buy this small clip? I’ve researched online and in the junkyard but to no avail.
Any help will be much appreciated, thanks!

[savino76]

Try looking for the part here:

https://estore.honda.com/honda/parts...b=B++3740&dl=#

Find the part number plug it in to google and find it from a wholesaler, it will be much cheaper.

Good luck.

[ludedude]

Is it possible to remove the spring?

[Flux07]

Originally Posted by ludedude

Is it possible to remove the spring?

Yes, it is. I am about to post a picture.

Links

Spring/Clip Part http://s1229.photobucket.com/albums/...t=DSC02930.jpg
Pocket Door Open Mechanism http://s1229.photobucket.com/albums/...t=DSC02931.jpg
Pocket Door Closed Mechanism http://s1229.photobucket.com/albums/...t=DSC02932.jpg

[zetaroy]

The 2009 Acura TSX has a similar coin pocket and its parts diagram references a small part called a "latch" (#42 in the parts diagram). I would go to the Acura dealer and see if it's identical to your broken part. Good luck.
http://estore.honda.com/acura/parts/...b=B++3715&dl=#

[Flux07]

Originally Posted by zetaroy

The 2009 Acura TSX has a similar coin pocket and its parts diagram references a small part called a "latch" (#42 in the parts diagram). I would go to the Acura dealer and see if it's identical to your broken part. Good luck.
http://estore.honda.com/acura/parts/...b=B++3715&dl=#

Wow, this diagram is giving me high hopes! I think it might be it, but I will go ahead after work tomorrow and post back. It might be something little, but to me, completes the car; like finding a suitable "Honda" Owner's Manual case. Thanks for your help.

[zetaroy]

Try the Acura dealer, mentioned in post #6, first as it's the cheaper option. If that isn't the right part, then you could buy a used coin pocket.
http://www.extremeautoparts.biz/serv...-07-Ash/Detail

[Flux07]

Originally Posted by savino76

Try looking for the part here:

https://estore.honda.com/honda/parts...b=B++3740&dl=#

Find the part number plug it in to google and find it from a wholesaler, it will be much cheaper.

Good luck.

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Thanks for the help with the catalog, but this is the same that the parts guy showed me, and since the spring clip wasn't by itself, like a specific screw, he said that they didn't sell it. I wish I knew the exact name of that part. There is faint number on the side, but I don't know if that is the part number. I'm about to post a picture of it to help clarify

[justinsomniac]

Are you referring to the 'Not an Ashtray' tray? Because mine has been broke (won't close) since I bought the car a few months ago. Just didn't think to ask on here.

[ludedude]

If you can't find the part, I would just remove the spring. (BTW I had the same problem when I sold my 2005...never fixed it, it was on my "to do" list)

[Flux07]

Originally Posted by ludedude

If you can't find the part, I would just remove the spring. (BTW I had the same problem when I sold my 2005...never fixed it, it was on my "to do" list)

That is my fear, but if in that case, I will just keep it for the coin door and leave the 12V socket open for the mean while. I think I will just have to wait for a part-out or whenever the junkyard has a fresh supply of 7Gen Accords... of which the latest model they only ever seem to have in stock are from 1997.

[Flux07]

Originally Posted by justinsomniac

Are you referring to the 'Not an Ashtray' tray? Because mine has been broke (won't close) since I bought the car a few months ago. Just didn't think to ask on here.

Yeah, that is the exact part I'm talking about it. Even though its used, I want it as close to mint and functional as possible. When I bought it, I was amazed by how well the original owner kept it (I'm its second owner). Non-smoker, accident free, regular scheduled maintenance, everything original except floor mats and the "NOT AN ASHTRAY" door not being able to close and with 85K!. In short, its was a steal and not bad on the price; I think that was cause of the recall that I made in my favor.

I had second guesses about asking, but with all the threads that seem you would be hesitant to ask, there are a lot of helpful people here, so why not?

[dreamer]

Did anybody find out where to get this part? Mine popped off, and now my door won't stay closed

[Chris333]

My spring popped out of mine and then it wouldn't stay UP. I found the spring though and fixed it.

This diagram shows mine:
http://www.hondapartsunlimited.com/p...passenger-side

[dreamer]

Originally Posted by Chris333

My spring popped out of mine and then it wouldn't stay UP. I found the spring though and fixed it.

This diagram shows mine:
http://www.hondapartsunlimited.com/p...passenger-side

yeah... I'm not having a spring problem, but I'm missing the latch part.

Gonna follow up on his on Monday and see if it's the same part. Crossing fingers.