Body/Trim: 850: - Locked glove box

dogwheel2 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 16:07

Can any body help? Have recently purchased an 850 GLE and the glove box is locked and the key does not seem to operate the mechanism. Any ideas how to open it without breaking the lid?

Chris_Rogers · Jul 3rd, 2009, 16:09

Common problem:

A search on here for 'glovebox' will reveal the methos(s) for access and repair of the broken parts.

Mike Smith · Jul 8th, 2009, 15:45

As Chris says, do a search as there are a few different types of repair

what I did was: courtesy of Adam, aka (cypher007)

1) measure 222mm from the GB handle side at the top of the door and mark using pencil or something.
2) measure 20mm from the top of the GB door and mark, you should have a cross now.
3) using a dremil with a 0.5mm or smaller drill, drill a hole on the cross.
4) now using a watch makers screwdriver carefully insert it into the hole and pull on the top of the door while wiggling the screwdriver end inside the hole in the GB door up and down. eventually youll trip the latch and be able to get inside the Glove Box.

it took me about 30s of wiggling. now you can repair the broken cam using the self tapper trick and youve not spent a thing. the small hole can be filled with some silicon sealant of the same colour as the GB, though the holes that small you really have to look to notice it, a black interior is even better

cam · Jul 8th, 2009, 15:51

done mine without drilling and all in all an easy job,as suggested by chris do a search theres loads there including the help i was given, good luck,cam.

Jul 3rd, 2009, 16:07	#1
dogwheel2 New Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2013 20:10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: fareham	Locked glove box Can any body help? Have recently purchased an 850 GLE and the glove box is locked and the key does not seem to operate the mechanism. Any ideas how to open it without breaking the lid?

Jul 8th, 2009, 15:45	#3
Mike Smith Master Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2023 22:49 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Oakwood - Derby View Photos By: Mike Smith	As Chris says, do a search as there are a few different types of repair what I did was: courtesy of Adam, aka (cypher007) 1) measure 222mm from the GB handle side at the top of the door and mark using pencil or something. 2) measure 20mm from the top of the GB door and mark, you should have a cross now. 3) using a dremil with a 0.5mm or smaller drill, drill a hole on the cross. 4) now using a watch makers screwdriver carefully insert it into the hole and pull on the top of the door while wiggling the screwdriver end inside the hole in the GB door up and down. eventually youll trip the latch and be able to get inside the Glove Box. it took me about 30s of wiggling. now you can repair the broken cam using the self tapper trick and youve not spent a thing. the small hole can be filled with some silicon sealant of the same colour as the GB, though the holes that small you really have to look to notice it, a black interior is even better __________________ Regards Mike '96 GLT Auto Estate For Every Problem - There is a Solution, Hopefully! Gallery

Jul 3rd, 2009, 16:09	#2
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	Common problem: A search on here for 'glovebox' will reveal the methos(s) for access and repair of the broken parts.

Jul 8th, 2009, 15:51	#4
cam Premier Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 15:39 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: llanhari	done mine without drilling and all in all an easy job,as suggested by chris do a search theres loads there including the help i was given, good luck,cam.

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