Not because I spill things from it (Which I don't) but because the damn lid won't stay shut. Why is this and how can I fix it?!

97 Civic EX Coupe

 

Quick search came up with this ghetto fix to keep it shut
http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showt...ghlight=ghetto

Here's a DIY on removing the lid itself
http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=91537

I don't have a cupholder in mine, so I'm not going to be speaking from personal experience, just sharing you links I found.

 

switch to the 99-00 one

 

This. Time to pay a visit to your local j-yard.

 

When I do get the lid to shut I then have to tap it a few times to get it open again. I like to have that area covered so I can keep things there that need to be out of view.