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glovebox wont open
« on: 06 November 2007, 20:23:12 »

ok, wee problem with glovebox, it wont open at all... key turns in lock etc, but when you pull the handle its not poppin the catch, have tried wigglin box etc incase its jus stuck but to no avail... anyone any ideas? lol
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Re: glovebox wont open
« Reply #1 on: 06 November 2007, 20:43:00 »

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ok, wee problem with glovebox, it wont open at all... key turns in lock etc, but when you pull the handle its not poppin the catch, have tried wigglin box etc incase its jus stuck but to no avail... anyone any ideas? lol
The mechanism is probably failed.  Its a very flimsey, crappy setup (take it apart, you'll see what I mean).

Catch (no pun intended!) 22 though, you need to open glovebox to remove it, and you need to remove glovebox to be able to get to catch mech...
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Re: glovebox wont open
« Reply #2 on: 06 November 2007, 20:44:04 »

thought that mighta been the case!... similar set up to the carlton? as i remember that was crap lol.. ok, so who knows the easiest way to remove it without a crowbar?  ;D
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Re: glovebox wont open
« Reply #3 on: 06 November 2007, 20:46:21 »

Might be able to get screwdriver etc in to depress the catches  :-/
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Re: glovebox wont open
« Reply #4 on: 06 November 2007, 21:06:52 »

managed to get it... pulled it to one side an clip popped, pulled other way for other side - opened lol now jus to sort a new one.. cheers! :)
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Re: glovebox wont open
« Reply #5 on: 06 November 2007, 21:13:54 »

:y

That it apart, sometimes 'bodgable'...
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Re: glovebox wont open
« Reply #6 on: 07 November 2007, 14:24:05 »

some advice on an old thread, may be of use to you when fitting your new box?!

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1181153569/4#4

all sorts of combos! :)
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