#1040795 - 10/09/06 11:28 AM
glove box latch
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n00b
Registered: 07/12/06
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My glovebox latch quit working on one side last night. How do I get in and whats the cure for fixing it?
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Curley
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#1040796 - 10/09/06 11:32 AM
Re: glove box latch
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Grand Poobah
Registered: 12/06/00
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Loc: Asheville, North Carolina
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Alex, where you at? 
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#1040797 - 10/09/06 02:50 PM
Re: glove box latch
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Rookie
Registered: 01/19/03
Posts: 65
Loc: Illinois
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Happened to me on my '89 not very long ago. Got a new one from the dealer. Was about $30. Like I was told in this earlier thread, you will use your old lock cylinder with it. It wasn't difficult. First, I tried to repair the little "scissors" pot metal pieces with JBWeld. Naaaah. Didn't work. Good advice in the thread is to hold the latch open while you close the door -- I do that now, even though I don't think I'll have to make it last another 17 years.  earlier thread
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#1040798 - 10/09/06 03:58 PM
Re: glove box latch
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n00b
Registered: 07/12/06
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Thanks for the info, I'm still unsure about how to open the glovebox to get the broken lock out. Somehow its difficult to replace when it can't be opened.
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Curley
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#1040799 - 10/09/06 11:25 PM
Re: glove box latch
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Poobah
Registered: 04/13/04
Posts: 5607
Loc: central VA
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I worked on mine with a screwdriver for a while when it froze up. Glove box is just a little misaligned now...
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#1040800 - 10/09/06 11:30 PM
Re: glove box latch
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The one in my white car is at the point where I REALLY need to fix it. But, I'll wait until it's completely gone.
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#1040801 - 10/09/06 11:46 PM
Re: glove box latch
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n00b
Registered: 08/13/06
Posts: 15
Loc: Caldwell,Idaho
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Happened on my '89 also. I undid the hinge screws and was able to work a screwdriver in to undo latch. Went to the local u-pull it and they just gave it to me.
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#1040803 - 10/11/06 01:35 PM
Re: glove box latch
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n00b
Registered: 07/12/06
Posts: 39
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Got it out finally. Thanks for the advice, I slowly dismantled it from the outside until I could get a screwdriver inside to manually actuate the latch. Now I'm off to buy a new one.
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Curley
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#1040804 - 10/15/06 02:49 AM
Re: glove box latch
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Climber
Registered: 12/10/04
Posts: 808
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After 231k miles, my 89 is on its 3rd glovebox latch. I now have learned to lube it occasionlly with some grease. This has kept this one working the longest. This is a weak part in these great cars.
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#1040805 - 11/02/06 01:01 PM
Re: glove box latch
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Registered: 11/11/04
Posts: 477
Loc: North NJ
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Does anyone have the part nember for a latch on an 89
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#1040806 - 11/02/06 01:08 PM
Re: glove box latch
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Member
Registered: 11/11/04
Posts: 477
Loc: North NJ
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Just got off the phone with ford dealership. It is $38. I will post the part number when I recive it.
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#1040807 - 11/02/06 01:21 PM
Re: glove box latch
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Over the Hill
Registered: 05/15/05
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Loc: Pacific NorthWET
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Just got off the phone with ford dealership. It is $38. I will post the part number when I recive it.
 $38? That's a bit much. I hope you didn't pay it. I might have an extra one with no key. It's yours for shipping.
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