Dashboard glovebox access

[J Given]

So frustrating. I can’t open the access door to the glovebox. There’s a radio/cd player in there…I’ve seen it! I’ve tried the key lock in in both positions. The boat is an 06 and I’d hate to snap the plastic.

Any ideas?

 

[Andrebass]

try sliding a flexible piece of plastic that will bend around the latch and push the latch down, there should be enough play to do this. Then figure out the problem.

 

[J Given]

Rain the next two days. Boat’s covered. But I’ll give that a shot. Thanks!

 

[DodgeBoy]

More than likely you will need to either drill the lock cylinder out or take it to a locksmith and let him pick it. If the cylinder is locked I highly doubt sliding a piece of plastic will help.

 

[J Given]

I don’t think it’s the cylinder. The key turns freely (enough resistance to feel something moving). I think there’s supposed to be a spring action to the button. Thanks for the thought re locksmith. I might call one and ask.

 

[birda40]

Try some WD-40 for the heck of it and maybe press the door in a little as your trying to open it. Sounds like some binding going on.

 

[Pat Dilling]

"try sliding a flexible piece of plastic that will bend around the latch and push the latch down, there should be enough play to do this. Then figure out the problem."

If the plastic doesn't work, bend a stiff wire into a hook shape and see if you can get it behind the latch.

 

[DodgeBoy]

So where you able to get the door open?

 

[Andrebass]

If the plastic doesn't work, bend a stiff wire into a hook shape and see if you can get it behind the latch.

Good Idea.