Glove box stuck closed

[doubleohwhat]

Well, it took me less than 72 hours to break something on the car. Apparently I closed the glove box too hard and now it's stuck closed. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to open it?

 

[Lex]

Just to make sure, you're not in Valet Mode ? That would prevent it from opening.

Otherwise it sounds like you need to make a call or email to Tesla as it should not be able to get jammed by "closing too hard".

 

[doubleohwhat]

Nope. Valet mode is not on :/

 

[Max*]

Crowbar?

 

[doubleohwhat]

Tempted. My wallet is in the damn thing

 

[Max*]

I'm halfway serious though. Press the button, and use something like a credit card or a small plastic "crowbar" for trim removal to try to leverage the glovebox open. Don't apply too much pressure, see if it gives.

 

[Lloyd]

I was able to open one by pressing the open button and simultaneously pressing the box door in and to the left/right.

 

[doubleohwhat]

Thanks. I'll give that a go and see what happens. I called Tesla and they said I shouldn't pack too much stuff in there. All I have in there is the car registration, insurance card and my thin wallet. If that's too much then there's a problem.

 

[Lump]

I was able to open one by pressing the open button and simultaneously pressing the box door in and to the left/right.

Did the same, press button while pushing in top right of door.

 

[JPP]

My glovebox door will jam and fail to open it is stuffed a bit too full, and when I close it the 2 spring latches on either side have 'outward' pressure on them. When that happens, I hold the glovebox release button, and try to press in on the door to see if the outward pressure lowers and the latches pop open. See if this works...

 

[doubleohwhat]

Thanks all. I was able to free my wallet. Unfortunately the glove compartment seems to be broken as it still refuses to open on its own. I've contacted Tesla and they created a ticket.