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Old 06-18-2019, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Sauz
My secret compartment locks when I use the seat settings screen. I am completely unable to open it and any of its contents cannot be accessed - it eventually unlocks, but I cannot figure out why. Does anyone know how to unlock it on demand?
Problem or Feature?
 
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Old 06-19-2019, 03:26 PM
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Thanks - although I wouldn’t use the word “jammed.” It’s not physically stuck. Instead, it appears to be triggered electronically. I’m going to take it to the dealer, but I do wonder if there is supposed to be an electronic lock feature for the compartment.
 
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Old 06-19-2019, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Sauz
Thanks - although I wouldn’t use the word “jammed.” It’s not physically stuck. Instead, it appears to be triggered electronically. I’m going to take it to the dealer, but I do wonder if there is supposed to be an electronic lock feature for the compartment.
I don't think there's anything electronic about that panel opening. I push the button and it releases it, no matter what the screen is on.
 
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Old 06-20-2019, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Sauz
Thanks - although I wouldn’t use the word “jammed.” It’s not physically stuck. Instead, it appears to be triggered electronically. I’m going to take it to the dealer, but I do wonder if there is supposed to be an electronic lock feature for the compartment.
It's not electronic. It just has a dampened hinge that opens the door slowly. You still have to push it closed.

The door just jams. The next time its stuck, just press the release button while pulling on the volume **** to open it.

It's an easy dealer fix, I hear. I'm not making a trip to the dealer for it until my next oil change.
 
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Old 06-20-2019, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Aeteocles
It's not electronic. It just has a dampened hinge that opens the door slowly. You still have to push it closed.

The door just jams. The next time its stuck, just press the release button while pulling on the volume **** to open it.

It's an easy dealer fix, I hear. I'm not making a trip to the dealer for it until my next oil change.

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This is the correct answer.
 
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Old 02-07-2020, 08:30 AM
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Is the storage compartment behind the HVAC controls lighted?
Mine isn't, but I feel like it should be?
 
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Old 02-07-2020, 10:21 AM
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It isn’t, but I agree, it should be. As they lined the thing with black felt I had a devil of a time locating the CD slot which isn’t illuminated either...
 
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Old 02-08-2020, 10:11 AM
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My "secret compartment" also jams intermittently (won't open when press the "open" button)--especially when it is cold outside. When it does jam, the trick is to pull gently on the volume **** while simultaneously pressing the "open" button. It sounds like this is a known issue with a fix. I'll just wait until my annual service for the fix.
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