Fixing my coin/ash trays has been on my list for over a year. Found this fix today so went ahead and did it. One spring just needed to be reseated, but used zip ties on the other one.

Gave me something to do while saving up to get my head gaskets replaced. Thanks!

 

Well this is a cool little fix, for the record it's not only LR that suffer with degraded plastics in this area (although the plastics they've used do generally feel more brittle and inferior, so maybe it's an accomplishment that they hold up for as long as they do!). I've dealt with this on BMW, VW, Ford and Volvo amongst others.

One thing I didn't see was any mention of the cup holder set up, it's that which is dead on our '00 whereas the Trash Ray and Coin Holder both work. Will have to have a squint at them later and see what's occurring with that one as it'd be cool to have them working.

 

Just did this today. So easy and quick. I used one larger zip tie on each spring and it locked it in tight, worked great.

 

Perfect fix, replaced my clock bulb while I was in there and saw it light up for the first time

 

mine were both stuck in. I pryed both out. No springs on either side. Must have been removed a decade or so ago. I guess it's off to the boneyard to scarf one.

anyone have a pair of springs they want to offer?

 

I might have an entire assembly that isn’t broken and springs. Pm me

 

My coin tray is stuck closed. Not sure how to release without dash damage.

BTW, how do you replace the clock light bulb? Not sure that mine ever worked.

 

I just did this, really it started as an endeavor to have a discreet phone charger hidden. The plan was to use the coin tray and run a cable to it. But I saw how easy it was to fix the broken push to open. I used a sheet metal screw, thinking it would be more durable than zip ties. The right side is missing a spring. If I can find a spring maybe ill fix that side too.

I planned on simply running a cable to the compartment, but once I got into it, I saw that there is enough room to run the cable and have the original felted insert in place as well. The cable can run out the bottom with the insert and the drawer closed. Or, you can bundle up the cable and have the drawer closed, no evidence of a cable until you need it. Pretty simple job, maybe 45 minutes mostly figuring things out. I cut out a bunch of the back of the drink tray fascia so that the cable could slide around more with out risk of cutting or pincing the cable. I simply used an Add-A-Fuse into the 30amp for the blower motor relay F7. If that is a bad idea, please let me know. 5 amp for the charger.

 

Still a useful post all these years later - just fixed mine and have some ideas about using the empty drinks tray for cable storage.

 

+1 on this fix. finally have a working coin tray again. small miracles .

kudos on this.