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Old 07-18-2007, 02:35 PM
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Coin tray issue

Any of you guys have the annoying little coin tray slide out when wheeling or just even driving around town? I do keep change in there, so it is useful, but it sure is annoying when it slides open by itself.

I'm going to attempt a fix tonight.


Here is what I'm talking about:


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Take the change out, it won't slide out anymore
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Old 07-18-2007, 03:14 PM
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the same problem plagues my ashtray too. i might try velcro.
Old 07-19-2007, 05:16 AM
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here's how you fix it..

take the tray out.
there should be a screw holding the metal guide tray in. ...take it out and then take the metal guide out.
to fix the problem, bend the sides of guide down on the edges so they hug the sides of the tray more tightly.
put tray guide back in ....put screw back in .....put tray back in

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Old 08-29-2007, 10:36 PM
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I damped my tray by RTVing some of that textured anti-slip drawer liner to the inside. No more rattles and it stays secure in all but the most aggressive driving.
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Have yet to have this problem (knock on wood)

I also did this mod: Ashtray Mod

Not really a mod per say, but it works. I don't hear my change rattling around any more.
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I have the same problem with the tray coming out over time. Sometimes you look down and it is half way out.

I will try bending the guide. The damping idea is a good one too.
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Coin tray? In a 2001?

Am I just having a really odd day or does my 2001 SR5 have a coin tray with a spring. And yes I searched the owners manual. The closest I have is a "rack" in the top compartment of the armrest. I know they changed the armrest around 1999 so maybe a 2001 does not have a true coin tray?
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Originally Posted by GhostriderTx
Am I just having a really odd day or does my 2001 SR5 have a coin tray with a spring. And yes I searched the owners manual. The closest I have is a "rack" in the top compartment of the armrest. I know they changed the armrest around 1999 so maybe a 2001 does not have a true coin tray?
I have the same in my 2000. My impression is that they're using the wrong nomenclature for the parts. I think they're referring to the ashtray. Maybe they have a different setup in the older models?

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Just do what i did and take out the tray and put in a cb there.
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Originally Posted by Reverend
I have the same in my 2000. My impression is that they're using the wrong nomenclature for the parts. I think they're referring to the ashtray. Maybe they have a different setup in the older models?
good point.

The discussion is concerning the ash tray..which many people (including myself) use to hold coins rather than ashes.
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Originally Posted by crolison
Just do what i did and take out the tray and put in a cb there.
that is really the best use for that area.
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Are you guys saying that you don't have coin holders in your councils????My 2001 Tacoma has a nice one. I just wish it held more quarters. My ashtray is for gum and small goody's.
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Have little gay ones under the top part of the arm rest of the center console.
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Originally Posted by Beartracker
Are you guys saying that you don't have coin holders in your councils????My 2001 Tacoma has a nice one. I just wish it held more quarters. My ashtray is for gum and small goody's.
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Have little gay ones under the top part of the arm rest of the center console.
Yeah, nothing like an actual full blown coin holder. Ashtray is only good thing I have to hold upwards of $5-$10 in change.
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Never felt that my coin holder was gay looking but I guess in Mo. they would call anything gay,Lol.
The only time I really need a bunch of change is when I wash my truck. Use quarters only around here. Mike
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I attached a picture to the first post to clarify what we're all talking about.

Anyway, I've been so busy that I have not had time to do this yet. Maybe this weekend. Meanwhile, the tray keeps sliding...
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Originally Posted by Beartracker
Never felt that my coin holder was gay looking but I guess in Mo. they would call anything gay,Lol.
Its really gay. It tried to seduce my sphincter once. lol

OK gay wasn't the best word to use.
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This happened in my tacoma, you know the peice of metal you have to press down to remove the ash tray? Remove it, pull UP on it, it will bend back some, now slide it back in. It stays in. Worked for me, no high tech solutions involving velcro and silicon necessary.


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