My glovebox randomly opens by itself while driving. Anyone else have this problem? I guess it’s not completely random because it seems to be associated with hitting a bump or quick acceleration. It also seems to happen on hot days. I tried taking everything out of it (it was just owners manual and registration) but that didn’t help. I’m trying to schedule a service visit but thought I’d see if anyone else has solved this.
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Glovebox phantom opening?
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Yesterday, mine started doing the same.
Close for a second or two, then came open. Somewhat random.
On the left side, you'll see an electric latch. Pull lightly on it... Mine went from 1cm to 2cm protruding when I pulled lightly on it, suggesting to me that it was sticking. I think the switch/solenoid needs to be replaced.
So.........
Who do I call. I hate to have roadside service come to my house ... not urgent. But I would like to get it fixed in a day or two. Service centers don't seem to be open on the weekends.
Close for a second or two, then came open. Somewhat random.
On the left side, you'll see an electric latch. Pull lightly on it... Mine went from 1cm to 2cm protruding when I pulled lightly on it, suggesting to me that it was sticking. I think the switch/solenoid needs to be replaced.
So.........
Who do I call. I hate to have roadside service come to my house ... not urgent. But I would like to get it fixed in a day or two. Service centers don't seem to be open on the weekends.
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Mine is doing the same, will have service look at it. If i pull on the latch it comes out a bit further than when it returns on it's own.
My temporary fix is to close the door and push on the left side (where the latch is) for 5-10 seconds. This allows the latch to move a bit further holding the door shut.
My temporary fix is to close the door and push on the left side (where the latch is) for 5-10 seconds. This allows the latch to move a bit further holding the door shut.
MosquitoFloss
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MosquitoFloss
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Mine had stopped phantom opening for quite some time. Then today I had to open it and it will no longer stay closed. Can't get it in for an appointment for a couple of weeks. Guess I'll be driving around in my new car with a duct-taped dash. Sweet.
dhrivnak
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I had this issue and I called service and a Ranger came by to fix it. It took him maybe an hour to replace the latch assembly and to liberate it.
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