Originally Posted by
onehundred80
The cup holders in both CF's I have had would close easier if the latch at the top was pinched in. Forcing the cup holder to close without the pinching surely damages the locking mechanism that holds it open and locked.
I cannot see you have a problem.
What "latch at the top?" When I got the car, the cupholder closed easily by grasping it at the front and rear and squeezing gently. This apparently released the latching mechanism. It no longer works, so I DO HAVE A PROBLEM.