GringoPete

I had an xm radio plugged into the lighter for two years and the adapter plugged into the lighter was a tight fit. Last month i took the XM radio out and now my ash tray wont stay closed. Everytime i hit the gas it opens up and i spend the day fighting with it like a lunatic

Is there a solution to fixing this problem?

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jase386

have you taken it out and looked for any type of spring in there? it may need tightening or replaced

rustbucket

Yeah If you take out the whole thing, you should see whats going on. Part of the metal holder touches the plastic, and doesnt work very well, or could be broken. Four screws obvious when its open, and one up through a hole in the bottom.

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Daily Driver: 2008 Chevy Impala - 30000 mi
Others:1993 Chevy S10 - 85000 mi, 2000 Saturn SL2, 1987 Buick Lesabre RIP, 1999 Buick Lesabre

GringoPete

Ok, I wasnt aware of that 5th screw. I took off the other four and it wouldnt budge. Maybe tomorrow i'll see if i cana find that 5th screw. Thanks

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ghink

I used JB Weld and built up the plastic slides.

GringoPete

Is that what prevents it from sliding open? The plastic slides?

Also, What is JB Weld ?

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ghink

Apply JB Weld so as to tighten the slides.
J-B WELD is packaged in two tubes. One contains liquid steel/epoxy resin, and the other contains hardener. When mixed together in equal portions, a chemical reaction occurs that turns the mixture into a compound as hard and tough as steel -- and with similar properties.

GringoPete

I'll look for it this week. Thanks for your help. I love my Lesabre and want to keep it in good condition as long as i can.

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