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Sent to Car Experts May 24, 2005 11:44 a.m.

Is it possible to get my glove compartment in my car fixed? It's just hanging open. Who fixes things like that?

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Status: Closed Value: $5

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May 24, 2005 12:34 p.m. (50 minutes and 36 seconds later)

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Usually any certified garage can fix a problem like that. The problem may be in the latch(which would be a replacement), it could be in the stricker( if its broke it could be replaced or it may just need adjusted). Depending on what type of latch it is there is a possibility that maybe the latch went closed before hitting the striker. Try to open the glove box like you would if it worked. If it is latched the latch should open at this point.

autodoc_2000 -- Auto Service Technician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 883 Car Accepts
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May 24, 2005 1:45 p.m. (1 hour and 10 minutes later)

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I agree with autodoc 2000. If you examine the latch and find that the spring is broken (latch does not come back to normal position or moves back and forth very easily) and you are handy with a screwdriver, go to your nearest junkyard and remove the latch from the same model car. I did this for my 1991 Oldsmobile. Very easy to do. Best of luck with your problem.

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Sent May 25, 2005 12:03 p.m. (22 hours and 17 minutes later)

That's a great help. I will definitely do that.

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