• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

HELP! CENTER CONSOLE ISSUE. BUTTON NOT WORKING CORRECTLY

  • Thread starter Thread starter biglg
  • Start date Start date Apr 19, 2006
B

biglg

New Member
Mar 13, 2006
64
0
0
Apr 19, 2006
#1
  • Apr 19, 2006
  • #1
My car is an 89 Mustang GT Convt. I was taking apart my center console armrest compartment last night to give it a good cleaning before I paint it. I had the lid open, and was removing the latch area in the bottom. I removed the first screw and the little metal “U” shaped wire popped out from under the little cover. Well, when trying to reinstall the little “U” I can’t get it in correctly, I Guess that is the issue. I will get it all back together, at least what looks correct to me and as soon as I push the latch button in about 3 or 4 times you can hear the “U” move and it then pops out of its original location now not allowing the latch button to move in and out with the spring action. It seemed to me there was only one way to put the “U” under the cover and resting on the backside of the button. But is it just resting freely, or should it be hooked onto something?

HOW IS THE LITTLE “U” SUPPOSED TO BE ATTACHED AND INSTALLED IN THAT PART? Why isn’t it staying still, or in place once it is back together and the latch button is pushed in a few times? Any help, pictures of the correct way to install it would be great. Thanks guys please let me know ASAP.
 
W

webshot

Member
Sep 11, 2005
738
0
17
Yay Area, California
Apr 19, 2006
#2
  • Apr 19, 2006
  • #2
I am guessing you removed the screws holding the under side of the arm pad. Is that the part you are referring to? It allows you to push the button to open the door?

the curve should be on the back part of the button. And the u-wire itseld should be the same size of the area it fits in thus holding itself in place. Did you screw everything back in properly?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Drivetrain Hood latch/cable issues
  • AnthonyA1234
  • Nov 1, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
709
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Nov 20, 2024
AnthonyA1234
8
For Sale 79-86 center console delete shifter bezel
  • 86_5-OH
  • Aug 11, 2025
  • Interior Exterior Parts
Replies
3
Views
328
Interior Exterior Parts Nov 20, 2025
5ptslow
5
D
Engine Coolant and Radio Issues
  • Don7Up
  • Sep 14, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
17
Views
563
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Oct 4, 2025
Don7Up
D
Engine 1990 LX 5.0L EFI Mustang Fuel Management Problems - HELP!
  • 5.0LXStanger
  • May 25, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2 3
Replies
45
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jul 11, 2025
5.0LXStanger
M
Engine Unexplainable Exhaust Pop and Gurgle
  • Mrnissen122
  • Feb 14, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
12
Views
460
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Feb 18, 2026
Noobz347
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?