Front drink holder lid or cover will not close

[bcolins]

The Front drink holder lid or cover will not close On my 2006 400 H. Is this a common problem and if so is there a known fix?  I’ve attached a picture.

[Lexus Owners Club]

Is there anything obstructing it from closing (e.g. a coin dropped down inside the lid area) ?
I would also be tempted to remove the assembly and see what has occurred and then evaluate if it can be fixed or replaced

[RX400h]

Have you reviewed these posts?

Cup Holder Door Won't Open Fully - 04 - 09 Lexus RX330 / RX350 / RX400h - Lexus Owners Club of North America

[bcolins]

 I had not so thanks. I have looked down into the slot in front of the cupholder door with a bright flashlight and don’t see any objects or debris in there at all. There was also a mention on where the fasteners were to remove the console, Which I need to do anyway, so I will do that today and have a look underneath the console thanks again. 

[bcolins]

On 3/11/2021 at 10:04 AM, Lexus Owners Club said:

Is there anything obstructing it from closing (e.g. a coin dropped down inside the lid area) ?
I would also be tempted to remove the assembly and see what has occurred and then evaluate if it can be fixed or replaced

Well since I was wanting to remove the carpeting for power washing to get cola stains out I pulled the console out first flipped it over disassembled it got the cupholder out disassembled it and I found a blob of hardened chewing gum in the mechanism it just Popped out with a bit of prying and after some cleanup and reassembly it’s now working well

[RX400h]

Great! That's good to see.👍