Code Pad Cover Clip

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Hi Guys

Having finally got one with an intact code pad cover, after a few weeks, the cover now won't stay closed ! B***er !!

So -- I'm guessing whatever spring loads the retaining jaws must have died. Is there a fix thet doesn't involve umpteen hours grief ??

Mike.

[kenhall1202]

The little 'device' that holds the key pad cover shut and releases it on the next press works on the same principle as a cheap retractable ball point pen. However I think that the average ball point pen mechanism is more durable!!
When my cover refused to stay shut due to the above failure I toyed with the idea of inserting a steel screw in the hole and gluing a small button magnet to the underside of the cover - OK it would not have worked like the original but at least it would stay shut. In the end I gave in and bought a new one which appeared on ebay.

Ken

PS Don't suppose you need reminding, but the whole cover shebang from Citroen is listed at £22.83 and is part no 96020819ZL.

This post has been edited by kenhall1202 on September 21, 2008 03:50 pm

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Hi Mike

The latch catcher is a separate bit that clips into place. I might well have a working spare or so as they tend not to fail as often as the hinge pivot points. Will have a look and let you know.

Have just had a look at one and can confirm the above. That one was not broken so I will not pull it to bits as I have a car needing it. I should find a spare one over the unit tonight or tomorrow and will get it into the post as soon as I can.

John

This post has been edited by xmexclusive on September 21, 2008 06:38 pm