anyone know of a good sledge??

[mikev]

my glove box is stuck and its got my minidisk changer in and im stuck listening to busta rhyms any ideas on how to un stick it???

 

[xLibelle]

when you pull on the latch, nothing gives like its locked, or just wont release?

 

[mikev]

when you pull on the latch, nothing gives like its locked, or just wont release?

yea its not locked i pull on the latch and theres no click or anything and i punched it a couple of times and tugged on the latch pretty hard and still wont budge.

 

[bichmgnt]

The latch itself is broken. When this happened to me I took it to the shop that used to do my dirty work. I think he said they pried it open in order to replace the latch. I imagine it's pretty tough.

Steve

 

[KC Ron Carter]

here is the deal

http://www.bmwe30.net/cgi-bin/datacgi/database.cgi?file=articles&report=view&ID=00033&Section=00



Later,

 

[bichmgnt]

That seems better than my method.

;-)

Steve

 

[mikev]

thanks guys!

 

[xLibelle]

mike, let us know how you get in it. i fear mine is going on its last leg because it seems that it takes further to put the latch for it to come lose now and i would appreciate a known way to get into it.

 

[mikev]

Will Do

 

[bignate]

pry that sh*t! then you might want to replace the lock

 

[montokboy]

Glovebox

I think the guy I bought my car from had the same problem. He sold me the car with the glove box detached from the underdash, and with a brand new lock to replace a broken one. I put that part together but does anyone have pics or know how this glove box gets attached to the under dash? I see the 2 straps (one pin missing)..I see the the large metal hinge with the oval holes..but how does it attach to the glove box?

 

[xLibelle]

damn, im afraid to use my glove box now... its feeling really .... bent? i waiting for it to come further out and me have to pull it harder to get it open and then it breaks off in my hand.....
mikev, man, get a resolution to getting it open!!

 

[mikev]

Ok guys i pulled it apart. the best way is to use KC Ron Carter's guide. the only advice i would give is use as wide a pry bar as you can. I used a flat head screw driver and have made a complete mess of the lip of the glove box. other than that like the guide says be patient and put alot of pressure on it. Oh and DON'T stick in a screw driver to "Poke around" for the catch. I did that as well and shorted all the interior lights and stop the dials from working!

its a bit disconcerting that you have to bend the metal cradle out of shape but it seamed to work (only problem is that BMW parts dept is closed until monday!!

 

[xLibelle]

ok, thats not good news.. going to take a look at my latch asap and get it taken care of before this happens