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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: dhorsfall2000 on 16 July 2012, 17:26

Title: glovebox
Post by: dhorsfall2000 on 16 July 2012, 17:26

Hi, i cant get into my glove box, the handle doesnt work, it moves forward and backwards but does not open the glove box, any ideas on how to open it.  cheers

Title: Re: glovebox
Post by: rio_gti on 16 July 2012, 17:30

Sounds stupid but is it unlocked??

Title: Re: glovebox
Post by: DunnDeal12 on 16 July 2012, 17:39

happened on me mate. its a broken hinge
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3836558-HOWTO-Fix-MkIV-Golf-Broken-Glovebox-Latch-(with-pics)

Title: Re: glovebox
Post by: dhorsfall2000 on 18 July 2012, 11:33

Quote from: rio_gti on 16 July 2012, 17:30

Sounds stupid but is it unlocked??

yes it is unlocked lol .

Title: Re: glovebox
Post by: DunnDeal12 on 18 July 2012, 11:54

might have to prise it open and replace it or repair it using the guide above.

Title: Re: glovebox
Post by: scarr89 on 18 July 2012, 12:31

Do your best Al Pacino impression, 'Say hello to my little friend!', when really it isn't a gun, but instead a big hammer and a screw driver  :evil:

Mind not to bend the trim though, perhaps use a rag between the trim and the GS.  :wink: