whats with 95-97 ashtrays?

[95ltc]

i have a 95 ltc and my ashtrays in the back never stay closed.Then i go on ebay, and i notice that every 95-97 tc's ashtrays are always open.Why wont they close?

 

[TownCar]

i have a 95 ltc and my ashtrays in the back never stay closed.Then i go on ebay, and i notice that every 95-97 tc's ashtrays are always open.Why wont they close?

WhiteLincoln did a writeup on this problem. He says the springs break off and require new mount holes in the cover and spring replacement, if you can't find the old ones.

Check his Tech article

 

[95ltc]

alright, thanks alot. 8)