[jorsh]

i have a 1997 taurus lx sedan, with the push to open cupholders, they used to come out flawlessly when i pushed the contraption now it gets stuck and i have to help it out to open it, anyone have this problem or know how to fix it???
thanks
jorsh

 

[qwertz9586]

Spray some WD-40 on the sides, maybe that will help.

 

[jorsh]

i tried some of that but i will go and try agian

 

[qwertz9586]

Maybe the spring lost it's tension?

 

[jorsh]

i think it did i can push it back pretty far and its not pushing back

 

[XLSuruaT]

why not install it with a better unit:
http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4185

or you can at least take it out and check the mechanism.

 

[jorsh]

XLSuruaT
where did you get those cup holders at and how much were they
thanks
jorsh

 

[jorsh]

fixed the problem one of the incasing that held part of teh spring broke so i fixed it up, thank you very much for the pictures and steps for removal they helped greatly
thanks
jorsh