Wedding band fell INTO car

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Roxy1186

Hi all,

This is my first post on this forum. I own a 2008 Yaris Hatchback which I love. However, I recently took my wedding band off during a long trip and placed it in one of the side pockets on either side of the center console. Once I reached my destination the ring was gone. After experimenting with some coins, I realized that there are small gaps in these side storage compartments through which pennies and (assumingly my wedding band) can fall. I used a screwdriver to pry open the compartment and was able to see that it leads all the way down into the car. Can someone please tell me if it is likely still within the car or if it more likely fell out of the bottom? I'm not familiar with the anatomy of cars, please don't judge. I'm really just wondering if this ring is lost to me forever or if it would be worth it to take it into a mechanic and have them search within the car (I'm guessing they would have to take apart the center console in order to get in there). Thanks for any feedback.

It is definitely still in the car. Things that go down the rabbit hole there can end up right below the center of the cluster or can make their way back as far as the ebrake lever. You can remove the center console to gain access. Just remove the 10mm bolt in the cup holder at the rear, and then pop the console.

In the couple of wrecked Yaris that I have disassembled I have probably found at least $5 in change in each.

You need to remove the center console

[Roxy1186]

Originally Posted by CTScott

It is definitely still in the car. Things that go down the rabbit hole there can end up right below the center of the cluster or can make their way back as far as the ebrake lever. You can remove the center console to gain access. Just remove the 10mm bolt in the cup holder at the rear, and then pop the console.

In the couple of wrecked Yaris that I have disassembled I have probably found at least $5 in change in each.

You need to remove the center console

Thanks for the response CTScott. I should clarify that I meant the center control panel. I'll try to upload a picture here. It fell through the storage compartment on the right side there, left of the glove box.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Roxy1186

Thanks for the response CTScott. I should clarify that I meant the center control panel. I'll try to upload a picture here. It fell through the storage compartment on the right side there, left of the glove box.

That's what I am talking about as well. Those slots lead down below the AC panel, which in turn is wide open the under the center console.

[Roxy1186]

Originally Posted by CTScott

That's what I am talking about as well. Those slots lead down below the AC panel, which in turn is wide open the under the center console.

You don't know how excited you just made me! I'm tempted to go out there in the dark right now to check it out but will try to restrain myself until morning. Thanks so much!

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Roxy1186

You don't know how excited you just made me! I'm tempted to go out there in the dark right now to check it out but will try to restrain myself until morning. Thanks so much!

Here's a picture of what you will see with the console removed. Note that stuff tends to go down under the carpet so you may have to fish around a bit.

Under Console.jpg

[Roxy1186]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Here's a picture of what you will see with the console removed. Note that stuff tends to go down under the carpet so you may have to fish around a bit.

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Thanks! Truly appreciate it!

[Roxy1186]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Here's a picture of what you will see with the console removed. Note that stuff tends to go down under the carpet so you may have to fish around a bit.

Attachment 52578

CTScott - Just wanted to let you know that I was able to retrieve my ring after it had been missing for a month thanks to your help! Just as I was about to give up and close the console back up, I found it wedged as deeply as possible in a small crevice between the console and rug. Also found about a dollar in change. Thanks so much!!

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Originally Posted by Roxy1186

CTScott - Just wanted to let you know that I was able to retrieve my ring after it had been missing for a month thanks to your help! Just as I was about to give up and close the console back up, I found it wedged as deeply as possible in a small crevice between the console and rug. Also found about a dollar in change. Thanks so much!!