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

 

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.

 

i have done that. i know this key works because i have locked and unlocked it a couple times today but know it wont unlock.

 

are you saying the key is not turning, or the box is actually not opening after you unlock it.

if the key turns, I'd say yank on it a bit. maybe the contents is causing the door to hang up. this happened to me once and i just yanked the box and it came loose.

 

the key wont turn to unlock it. its the same key that i used to lock and unlock before this.

 

anyone got any ideas i need to get this stuff out off the glove box

 

Flathead!.. a locksmith can unlock it but it'll cost you at least $50

 

if i put a flat head in and turn it with some pliers will it break it loose. it is still under warranty so if i break it they can replace it.

 

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..

 

what color is the plastic part of the key, gray or black?

 

its black its the same key that i used all day yesterday to lock and unlock it so i know its not the key.

 

it deffinetly legal but i dont know if i have anytime to get to the dealership for a while.

 

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.

 

it dosent feel like the tumblers are even there so i sprayed some fluid film in there to maybe losen something up and still didnt work.

 

I checked the schematic and it doesn't seem like breaking the lock cylinder would unlock the the glovebox.

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.

 

Try Acura Roadside Assistance. Perhaps they can help. 1-800-594-8500. Good luck.

 

how did you resolve this? i am having the same issue