How does a glove compartment latch work?
The Basics of a Glove Compartment Lock This latch secures to a catch (often a rectangular loop). When the glove box is working fine, the latch grabs hold of the catch. It is not until the handle is pulled that the latch retracts, pulling free from the catch.
Can you replace a glove box latch?
Remove the old latch (usually by unscrewing some screws located at the bottom of the latch) and replace it with the new one. Replace any screws you removed to secure the latch and try opening and closing the glove box a few times to make sure it’s working properly.
What to do if your VW glove box wont latch?
VW glove boxes not closing is common. Rather than replacing an expensive glove box latch, here is a ~$20 solution to fix a glovebox that will not stay closed, or will not latch. You will not have to remove the glove box for this repair.
How do you fix a broken glove compartment latch?
Fixing a broken glove compartment latch requires removing the glove box and replacing the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is generally comprised of a small latch, and it requires a basic set of hand tools to replace. The glove box is generally removed when servicing the interior accessories of a vehicle, such as the pollen filter.
Why is the lock on my glove box not working?
An overstuffed glove box can leave a wide enough gap, or significant enough pressure to prevent the latch of the glove compartment lock from securing to the catch. Besides impediments from overstocking your glove box, you catch might be slipping.
How much does it cost to fix a glove box that does not stay closed?
Rather than replacing an expensive glove box latch, here is a ~$20 solution to fix a glovebox that will not stay closed, or will not latch. You will not have to remove the glove box for this repair. While the repair was designed for a Volkswagen glove box that will not stay closed, it may work on many other cars too.