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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Ange66 on 21 June 2010, 21:09

Title: Glove box won't close
Post by: Ange66 on 21 June 2010, 21:09

The other day my glove box opened all by itself and now won'y stay closed, not even with the key. Any ideas? Thanks.

Title: Re: Glove box won't close
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 21 June 2010, 21:34

slam it

Title: Re: Glove box won't close
Post by: Ange66 on 21 June 2010, 21:39

Thanks.....but it I've tried everything from slamming it to closing gently...not having any of it!

Title: Re: Glove box won't close
Post by: godsANGER on 21 June 2010, 21:44

try this  :smiley:
(http://www.uline.com/Images/product/Medium/S_2447_M.JPG)

Title: Re: Glove box won't close
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 21 June 2010, 21:46

could take the latch to bits, aint sure how though. or buy another glove box.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK4-BORA-COMPLET-GLOVE-BOX-/220623859984?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item335e34f110#ht_500wt_1154 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK4-BORA-COMPLET-GLOVE-BOX-/220623859984?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item335e34f110#ht_500wt_1154)

Quote from: godsANGER on 21 June 2010, 21:44

try this  :smiley:
(http://www.uline.com/Images/product/Medium/S_2447_M.JPG)

haha class

Title: Re: Glove box won't close
Post by: Ange66 on 21 June 2010, 21:46

Haha, I think I may ahve joined the wrong forum.

Title: Re: Glove box won't close
Post by: Ange66 on 21 June 2010, 21:48

Thanks Lewis....though looking at it, it seems like a job for a bloke! A talented bloke that is! :wink:

Title: Re: Glove box won't close
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 21 June 2010, 21:50

Quote from: Ange66 on 21 June 2010, 21:46

Haha, I think I may ahve joined the wrong forum.

haha na its always like this, look under the top title of the site, "help and sarcasm since '02"

u'll get the help u need, its all the other comments u receive that will keep u comin back for advice haha.

not got a man to help? not to hard a job to be honest, if u live in NE scotland i'll do it haha

Title: Re: Glove box won't close
Post by: Ange66 on 21 June 2010, 21:59

Lewis, I did see the title and thought will I get the help I'm after...but I'm as sarky as the next person...so watch out  :wink:

As for a fella, I know a man who can...my mate's hubby, but wanted to see  if anyone else has had this problem. As for gettign a screwdriver to it, I can't actually see where it actually locks! There's nothing obvious...but then again, I am blonde!

Title: Re: Glove box won't close
Post by: Steve_PD on 21 June 2010, 22:02

the 2 locking arms have come off the centre latch. you need to either split the glovebox and put them back on then glue the box together, buy a new glovebox and swap out the lockor as a quick fix I cut a flap out of the back of the glovebox with a dremel and fixed the arms back in place then fixed the flap back down

Title: Re: Glove box won't close
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 21 June 2010, 22:06

Quote from: Steve_PD on 21 June 2010, 22:02

the 2 locking arms have come off the centre latch. you need to either split the glovebox and put them back on then glue the box together, buy a new glovebox and swap out the lockor as a quick fix I cut a flap out of the back of the glovebox with a dremel and fixed the arms back in place then fixed the flap back down

there ya go, an expert lol im also new to the problems that golfs have haha

Title: Re: Glove box won't close
Post by: Ange66 on 21 June 2010, 22:06

Many thanks Steve...looks like a trip to the garage is in order. Any idea on prices for a new one?

Title: Re: Glove box won't close
Post by: Steve_PD on 21 June 2010, 22:17

£50 ebay *click here* (http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=mk4+golf+glovebox&_sacat=See-All-Categories)

Its not that hard to fix, ask Adam his went a few months ago

Quote from: Lewisf1988-DUB on 21 June 2010, 22:06

there ya go, an expert lol im also new to the problems that golfs have haha

am only an expert as Ive had EVERYTHING go wrong with my car :lipsrsealed: :sad:

Title: Re: Glove box won't close
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 21 June 2010, 22:36

haha, i think im on the way too haha

Title: Re: Glove box won't close
Post by: Ange66 on 22 June 2010, 19:54

Thanks Steve, but who's ADAM??

Title: Re: Glove box won't close
Post by: Steve_PD on 22 June 2010, 20:00

he'll be along shortly