Loose glove box on an R53

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  1. CA Motorator

    CA Motorator New Member

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    Has anyone experienced a loose latch on their glove box? Aside from the pricey OEM replacement and shop labor, is there a way to fix this? Whenever I go over a small bump, the glove door falls open. I close it back up, but it just opens on the next bump. It's obviously a pain point and I'm hoping that the fix involves a screw tightening or something as simple — even if it's just a latch upgrade, spring replacement, etc.

    Thanks,
    Steve

    2003 R53 Hatchback
     
  2. RichardPG

    RichardPG Member

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    Seems sad but mine has done it for the last 4 years. Solution was small piece of craft foam jammed under the latch inside the glovebox. I could glue it in but it generally stays.
     
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