glove box stuck closed
#1
glove box stuck closed
i had to lock something up in the glove box in my 2004 acura tl and know the lock wont unlock so that i can open it. i did unlock it once to put another thing in there and locked i back but know it wont unlock. any suggestions. thanks
#2
Senior Moderator
use an original key that came with the car it should have a black top, if it has a grey top it won't work. That's the valet key.
#7
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Flathead!.. a locksmith can unlock it but it'll cost you at least $50
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#9
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Not unless you show that the lock was not broken by force.. but if you're under warranty why don't you take it to the dealership so they can open it.. I'm guessing the legality of whatever's in your glovebox is at question.. well.. hmm.. i'll get back to you and check the service manual over the mechanics of the lock and get back to you..
#10
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#13
Senior Moderator
pull the key out slightly, like 1 mm and then try. Also try flipping the key over and using the other side. If it doesn't turn the tumblers are not engaging, causing an issue.
#15
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
I would definitely take it in to Acura or Honda even. If that's not convenient I'd call local locksmiths and get some estimates.
I've worked on some tumbler locks. I've had the locking assembly disengage so the key would turn the lock cylinder but it wouldn't lift the slide so it would remain locked.. but I've never encountered your problem.
It sounds like some of your tumblers might be stuck. You can use a paper clip and run past each of the tumblers to see if they are down, if not you can use it to try and release any of the stuck tumblers. I'd tap the outside and then take a thin punch / key and tap the inside (not too hard though). Then try unlocking it.
well.. i hope that helps.
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