Hey,

I know this isn't a serious issue, however, I have this piece of plastic that keeps popping up on the passenger side of the dashboard. The connection between the plastic strip and the dashboard is a little circular piece with a clip on the bottom of it. I've pushed it down numerous times, however it keeps popping right back out. Anyone else dealt with this?

Adam

 

Do you mean the defroster vent?

 

Pictures please...

 

If it is the defroster vent then I have the same problem. My original vents were replaced by the dealer since they kept popping up with changes in temperature. The new style has a thumb screw on the far end. The driver side has remained in place but the passenger side keeps popping up. It seems the thumb screw is just a little short and can't be turned to make the latch. Pain in the butt.

 

Yes it is the defroster vent. I will post pictures up soon.

 

Here are some pics. The last picture is just to show that "baby got back."

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Common fault I believe..........mine do the same, although only slightly, almost barely noticeable.
I heard of one guy who simply applied a little superglue would you believe?......It stayed fixed down though!

JC

 

i had both of mine changed at the dealer couple of days ago...will see if they stay put, or pop up again. If they do, i might use super glue as well...

 

Was someone on anther forum done it as they were well peeved with it poppoing up all the time...............seems to have cured the problem.

JC

 

I can't understand squak you just wrote Jim!?

 

Guys, one of them popped up this morning...this is really pissing me off....for crying out loud, it is a Jag, you would think they can figure out a way to fix this $hit.....

 

Unfortunately, FORD makes the plastic!

 

Wow, I guess this isn't uncommon. I'm going to go with the superglue idea. Screw it.

Adam

 

I had the same problem too. I simply applied a small dab of Gorilla Glue on each end and stuffed some rags between it at the windshield to apply pressure while drying. Works perfect and no more popping up.

 

Thank God for crazy glue, but don't get none on your fingers.

 

Never noticed, Ill have to check mine...