I saw this topic in a few older threads, but was wondering if there has been any change in the fix for this problem. I have a 2010 Challenger SRT8, whose center console latch has failed, causing the top of the console to pop up at inopportune times (like any time is good).
I went to the dealer to see if the latch was sold separately (which it should be, as this has happened to a lot of people, which implies to me that the design was defective). It is not. The SRT version (with white/gray stitching matching the seats) is $330 from the dealer (and costs them $200), whereas the SXT or R/T versions are $130 from the dealer (and costs them $75). I found the SRT version online new OEM for as low as $225.
Does anyone know of any other way to address this problem (other than the McGyveresque rubber band idea someone had)? It is insane that a perfectly good console lid needs to be replaced when a simple part is broken. But that's the way things work sometimes. Any ideas would be welcome.:banger:
I went to the dealer to see if the latch was sold separately (which it should be, as this has happened to a lot of people, which implies to me that the design was defective). It is not. The SRT version (with white/gray stitching matching the seats) is $330 from the dealer (and costs them $200), whereas the SXT or R/T versions are $130 from the dealer (and costs them $75). I found the SRT version online new OEM for as low as $225.
Does anyone know of any other way to address this problem (other than the McGyveresque rubber band idea someone had)? It is insane that a perfectly good console lid needs to be replaced when a simple part is broken. But that's the way things work sometimes. Any ideas would be welcome.:banger: