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by **paza1** » Tue 23.08.2005, 00:24

My glovebox lock barrel has fallen out in the locked position (saw the other post too late, doh!). Has anyone else had experience of replacing it? I could really do with an in depth procedure (with pictures if poss) as I am nervous about taking a hacksaw to something I can't see or visualize. Also, am I correct in assuming that SJS supply (A082U7985F) a new catch, not the lock? Any help greatly appreciated.

by **Matt RI** » Tue 23.08.2005, 15:36

My parts manual has been borrowed and is out of my hands at the moment- but IIRC, you are correct that SJS supplies a non-locking latch (the plastic bit, but solid w/o a lock in the center) as the locks are quite prone to sticking in the locked position... My Elan came w/o a glovebox lock, I got lucky in finding a used replacement with an original lock (at least until it breaks or I replace it with a more reliable version).

Not sure how to fix the lock itself. Sorry!

by **paza1** » Fri 26.08.2005, 18:47

Thanks for the reply Matt. I have now fitted a non-locking replacement. No hacksaw used, just removed the already loose barrel, tugged on the catch, it detached easily, then the glovebox opened :!:

by **Matt RI** » Mon 29.08.2005, 15:55

Nice!

I'll keep that in mind when mine goes :wink:

Glad that you are set with the new latch. If you really want a locking mechanism for your glove box, and still have the old barrel, you might have some luck taking it to a locksmith and getting a new lock fitted. IIRC, Darren had some success with that a while back? Something I have been meaning to look into myself.

by **paza1** » Tue 30.08.2005, 00:33

I would prefer a locking glovebox but I am now a bit wary of the latch mechanism (which I have still got). I think the old catch pivot pin was previously broken and bodged into position. I will keep all the bits and take your advice when I have summoned up the courage to look at it again. Thanks again.

by **GeoffSmith** » Wed 13.02.2008, 18:49

Did you ever summon up the courage? :wink:

Guess what I'm playing with at the moment! :evil:

by **paza1** » Wed 13.02.2008, 19:24

Hi Geoff,
Decided it wasn't worth the hassle and worry of it going again so fitted none locking one....might investigate if anyone on here has come up with a better barrel design someday :roll:

Hope you get it sorted, would be interested in how you get on...
Busy with new brake lines all round and just finished adjusting shut lines on light pods...what a fiddle and faff
Did you get anywhere with the USB converter?
Mark

by **paza1** » Thu 14.02.2008, 01:22

Did you get anywhere with the USB converter?

Answered elsewhere...nice one :smt023

Mark

by **GeoffSmith** » Thu 14.02.2008, 09:13

paza1 wrote:
Did you get anywhere with the USB converter?

Answered elsewhere...nice one

Mark

Glad to see you're paying attention! :-D

There's a collation of glovebox links and more on the glovebox lock dissection as well.

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