How to get glovebox open?
To open the glovebox because it's locked?
You could drill, or cut, the plastic insert that contains the lock (I'd suggest that you get a new lock set for the car with the proper piece that you're removing. The glove box lock simply prevents the latch from being triggered. If you get the insert out, you can trigger the latch and open the glovebox. The insert is held in place by two philips screws and is replaceable.
You could drill, or cut, the plastic insert that contains the lock (I'd suggest that you get a new lock set for the car with the proper piece that you're removing. The glove box lock simply prevents the latch from being triggered. If you get the insert out, you can trigger the latch and open the glovebox. The insert is held in place by two philips screws and is replaceable.
I always use two large paper clips to pic those kinda locks that are siimple but the FC glove box uses the same key as the doors and ignition so I don't think it will be too easy to pic it.
True, uses same key but the lock setup is different for the glove box than the door or ignition. With some patience, the glovebox can be easiliy opened. Just need to have one or two very small flathead screwdrivers.
The key you have may be a valet key. Valet keys do not open the glove box, storage bins or trunk/hatch.
Check to make sure you just don't need a real key instead of a valet key first before you bust something open.
Check to make sure you just don't need a real key instead of a valet key first before you bust something open.
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have you tried shooting some penitrating oil into the ignition to get the key out. I dunno if its a good Idea or not but I dont think it would be bad or anything. anyone ever had this problem if so how did you fix it
Originally posted by theonlygreat
quick question, you are pushing the key in while turning it right?
maybe you're not used to that, but maybe i'm just stating the obvious and a dumbass for suggesting it.
quick question, you are pushing the key in while turning it right?
maybe you're not used to that, but maybe i'm just stating the obvious and a dumbass for suggesting it.
Where does the key stop when you turn it off does it just go to acc or all the way off?
The glovebox is easy to "pry" open. A slim flat head screw driver can pry it open. Pry the door open a little and study the locking mechanism. Its pretty simple to get it to unlock.
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Mazda dealer charges $30 bux to make a key from your vin number. A locksmith will probably charge you half or that.
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Mazda dealer charges $30 bux to make a key from your vin number. A locksmith will probably charge you half or that.
Originally posted by wan
The glovebox is easy to "pry" open. A slim flat head screw driver can pry it open. Pry the door open a little and study the locking mechanism. Its pretty simple to get it to unlock.
The glovebox is easy to "pry" open. A slim flat head screw driver can pry it open. Pry the door open a little and study the locking mechanism. Its pretty simple to get it to unlock.
go to the dealer and have them make you a key...........it workes, or you could always take a lock outa the the storage bin and take into a lock smith and have him make a ket to fit that...........dont use a ******* crow car to pry open your glove box
Originally posted by Wufei
I have a magic ignition. I can pull my key out at any position even when its in the on position and the car is running. I feel so special and yet scared at the same time.
I have a magic ignition. I can pull my key out at any position even when its in the on position and the car is running. I feel so special and yet scared at the same time.




