Jim De Arras

I put too many coins in my ashtray, some apparently fell out the back, and now the ashtray is stuck closed.

Any idea how to unstick it? What has to be removed to reach it?

Thanks.

Chicago Joe

Anyone know if there is a proper coin holder that could fit there?

Jim De Arras

Took the boot panel out, and was able to grip the tray and pull it open. Then, I could see the offending coin, and used a popcycle stick with a dab of tar on it to stick the coin and pull it out.

All went back together fine!

mpm

cuff.

While in Italy, we came apon coin cuffs (think shaped like a hoof, and opening like a book). this coin cuff, or hoof, will hold an unbelievable amount of change (and many have an additional flap for bills).

Another cool feature is that when you open them up, you can slide change out from the pouch into the opened hinge. It is he perfect addition to any car, and fits perfectly into the side pocket.

Since then I've put on in each car...

mpm

'00 S4 all options w/ cuff from Boston
'87 911 cab w/ a cuff from Italy
'97 Passat VR6 Wagon w/ cuff from Portugal
'87.5 Coupe GT tucked away in the barn (and cuff transfered to the S4)

Chicago Joe

I'm looking for a changeholder basically intended to fit in the ashtray recepticle instead of the ashtray itself. I'm never going to allow smoking in the car, so I don't need the tray.

LCP

I still can't find the coin in the back of mine when I pry it open. It's pretty much useless now and I've forever given up on using it to hold coins with those awful chrome lips on the ashtray that keep me from getting anything out anyway.

Jim De Arras

tray!

As to the missing coin, try a stick with sticky stuff on the end and probe around, you'll hook it!

Jim De Arras

Just modify the ashtray, remove chrome, line with felt (for noise), and bingo!

Chicago Joe

I live in the Land of Tollbooths. Sorted change is a must.

John G

There's an Audi/VW coin holder that fits inside the armrest. Works great, you can sort quarter/dimes/nickels, and no worries over stuck ashtrays. I had one for my 96 A4, and switched it over to the S4.

John G