XC60 HELP! Idiot has got the centre cupholder slide stuck

Fellwalker · Oct 18th, 2015, 18:12

Oh I feel such a fool

Yesterday my Blackvue dashcam started wittering on at me "Please check the SD card" over and over and over again. I know it is an issue and the supplier says it is down to the card being full and written over time and again; but it hasn't been in that long. Anyhow, I took the card out, but to do so I had to demount the dashcam. Where to put it? It fitted easily in the central console, where the twin cup holders are. But then I was out and leaving the car in a public place, so I slid the cover closed.

Today I'd been out, and when I came back wanted to put my car away, but the remote release for my garage door is under the sliding cover, which won't open.

Maybe the dashcam has moved underneath the sliding cover, and has stuck. I can almost get the cover slid open a quarter of an inch... but no more. The sliding cover bulges up where it is clearly stuck on something below.

I cannot get into the storage area to move the obstruction. I've tried a coathanger, which has in the past got me out of several difficult situations.

I cannot press from the outside to get the obstruction to move.

At present I am annoyed with

me, for putting it there
Volvo, for having a sliding cover with deep grooves underneath, that is almost bound to get caught at some point in its life.

Does anyone know how I can get it released?

NigelDay · Oct 18th, 2015, 19:00

Try a flexible ruler to slide under the cover to where the obstruction (bulge) is. I have had 'minor' jams before, so know how you must feel.

Fellwalker · Oct 18th, 2015, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by NigelDay

Try a flexible ruler to slide under the cover to where the obstruction (bulge) is. I have had 'minor' jams before, so know how you must feel.

I wish I could get it open that far! I can only get a coat hanger in by bending it . A ruler just goes down to the base of the holder not far off vertical.

Fellwalker · Oct 20th, 2015, 21:28

Hurrah! I've done it.

You were right Nigel, but I'd thought you meant in via the opening which I'd normally use. I found a way from the other end, in reverse as it were. I managed to get a steel rule in from the back edge of the slider, and pushed the obstacle out of the way.

I can't upload photos on my mobile, hopefully I'll do that tomorrow in case it helps someone else.

Fellwalker · Oct 21st, 2015, 18:56

Photos as promised

Oct 18th, 2015, 18:12	#1
Fellwalker Senior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2023 18:14 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: DURHAM	XC60 HELP! Idiot has got the centre cupholder slide stuck Oh I feel such a fool Yesterday my Blackvue dashcam started wittering on at me "Please check the SD card" over and over and over again. I know it is an issue and the supplier says it is down to the card being full and written over time and again; but it hasn't been in that long. Anyhow, I took the card out, but to do so I had to demount the dashcam. Where to put it? It fitted easily in the central console, where the twin cup holders are. But then I was out and leaving the car in a public place, so I slid the cover closed. Today I'd been out, and when I came back wanted to put my car away, but the remote release for my garage door is under the sliding cover, which won't open. Maybe the dashcam has moved underneath the sliding cover, and has stuck. I can almost get the cover slid open a quarter of an inch... but no more. The sliding cover bulges up where it is clearly stuck on something below. I cannot get into the storage area to move the obstruction. I've tried a coathanger, which has in the past got me out of several difficult situations. I cannot press from the outside to get the obstruction to move. At present I am annoyed with me, for putting it there Volvo, for having a sliding cover with deep grooves underneath, that is almost bound to get caught at some point in its life. Does anyone know how I can get it released? __________________ MY16 XC60 D4 SE Lux Nav Geartronic, Bright Silver May 2015 DSP; Winter Pack with ABL; Security Pack; Front Park Assist; Reversing camera; Gear Shift Paddles; Tempa Spare Wheel & Jack. Blackvue DashCam

Oct 18th, 2015, 19:00	#2
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	Try a flexible ruler to slide under the cover to where the obstruction (bulge) is. I have had 'minor' jams before, so know how you must feel. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

Oct 20th, 2015, 21:28	#4
Fellwalker Senior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2023 18:14 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: DURHAM	Hurrah! I've done it. You were right Nigel, but I'd thought you meant in via the opening which I'd normally use. I found a way from the other end, in reverse as it were. I managed to get a steel rule in from the back edge of the slider, and pushed the obstacle out of the way. I can't upload photos on my mobile, hopefully I'll do that tomorrow in case it helps someone else. __________________ MY16 XC60 D4 SE Lux Nav Geartronic, Bright Silver May 2015 DSP; Winter Pack with ABL; Security Pack; Front Park Assist; Reversing camera; Gear Shift Paddles; Tempa Spare Wheel & Jack. Blackvue DashCam

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