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06-06-2004, 10:57 PM
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3000 GT Glove Box Lock
Hi,
Can someone who has a VR4 1995 or later look at their Glove Box. Mine will not open, (the lock is broken), I need advice on the best way to remove it. Sometimes looking inside helps.... I have two option (I think) 1. Drill out the lock, then buy new one. 2. Cut the metal Hook that the lock locks into. I can see the top portion of the hook, and am thinking of using a hacksaw blade to cut it. Then I hope I can replace that. So can someone look at their car and tell me what looks better. Maybe the hook is not very replacable after I cut it ? Please help ASAP I need to get in to get my unlock code for the stereo  its in the glove box...I have 1995 VR4. Thanks a million. |
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#2
06-07-2004, 10:42 AM
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When mine seized up some time ago, the locksmith basically drilled it out so it could be opened. He then jury-rigged up the latch system so it could be opened and closed by sliding a lever.
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06-08-2004, 12:41 AM
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mine has a problem where its just a bitch to open and you basically have to grab the 2 sides of it and jiggle it around until it'll finally get loose, doesn't bother me much though seeing as i expected some minor imperfections in an older 93 model
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06-08-2004, 02:53 AM
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Mine doesn't even lock... I only have one key, the ignition key, is there a seperate key for the glove box lock?
Sorry, don't mean to jack the thread.. 
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#5
06-08-2004, 09:39 AM
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Solution
Ok, For all that might need the answer.
I ended up hack sawing the "Striker" - this is the hook inside the glove box that the lock would catch on. In any case I sawed that in half and thus opened the box. Striker is a $3 part so I thought that was a good deal at first. Note even though the handle for the glove box is on the left the actual lock is in the middle. I took just the blade and it slid in between the dash and the glove box ... There is a plastic nut that turns the assembly at the end of the handle (inside) it was worn. So when the lock turns the assembly does not. I am currently trying to see if I can get a replacement for it. It might come with the lock then its $60  . As always its a lousy 2cent plastic piece that is needed.
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#6
10-16-2004, 09:14 PM
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Hey Turbo, did you ever try PearlGT's strategy. I'm also having problems with my lock and don't know if i'm ready to commit to sawing the lock.
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#7
10-16-2004, 09:19 PM
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Re: 3000 GT Glove Box Lock
Nos, turbo13 hasn't been on AF for 4 months.
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1995 3000GT VR-4 Installed: ESP front precat eliminating downpipe, test pipe, RF-1008 K&N, Dejon tool Y pipe, 1G DSM BOV, MSD wires, Guted rear pre cat, ISSPRO EV Marine boost gauge, IPO MBC, EGR blockoffs, Palm m515 dataloger setup, NGK iridium plugs, SPEC stage II clutch 500ft/lb, 5300k HID plug and play setup. Soon:Topline Engineering ground wires. |
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