XJ Centre Console Lid Button

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12-30-2017, 04:14 AM

danbvm

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XJ Centre Console Lid Button

Just upgraded my XF to a 2011 XJ.

I need 2 hands to push the centre console lid button down to open it.

Is this a known problem & is there a fix.

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12-30-2017, 05:13 AM

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I had the dealer look at mine when it was in for a service, no idea what they did but it was much easier after I got the car back.
I have a feeling someone said the "wax or oil ? " that makes it soft close in the damper was a bit of an issue. There are a few new ones that pop up on ebay from time to time.
Might be worth you asking on the UK jaguar forum as well

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12-30-2017, 06:03 AM

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The mechanism needs to be cleaned. Do NOT use a spray lubricant or oil because that will only make matters worse. There is an excellent tutorial on how to clean it somewhere in this forum - do a search. Mine was still under warranty when I started having trouble with it so the dealership took care of it for me. Good luck!

Dwayne

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