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Old 04-27-2011, 10:13 AM
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Glove box damper
I noticed a little black arm attached to the glove box door. The tech manual says its a damper. Since I bought this car new in '05 the glove box has always flopped down.

Is this damper working on anyone else car? Or does damper have another meaning I don't know about?
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Old 04-27-2011, 10:42 AM
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My damper is not very strong, so it flops down if there is anything in the glove box, like the heavy owner's manual. Remove all the items and give it a try. I do wish it offered more resistance.
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Old 04-27-2011, 10:47 AM
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Is it connected? Next time you change the cabin filter give it a close look.
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The glove box should NOT just flop down. The damper should slow it down some.
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Old 04-28-2011, 12:06 PM
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^ really? damn i think mine might be wrecked i will have to look into this
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always wondered what that thing was. Mine just flops down lol.
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^ mine too ... is the type s suppose to flop down? and the base come down gracefully? or are they all the same??
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