The message to which you are about to reply is shown first. GO TO REPLY FORM



 VIEW    REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

Fixing the glove compartment latch 850

posted by  dannyfixit on  Thu Feb 28 17:26 CST 2002
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Mon Jun 13 09:41 CST 2011
[RELATED]

One of the kids broke the latch on the glove compartment while it was locked (GRRRRRR). Read in a Volvo newgroup about several ways to deal with getting it openned and repaired. Some said to destroy the door and get a new one. One said he had a trick to uncouple the latch with a tool made from an old can openner. Most said to hack saw the bracket and replace the bracket.

So, for those in my same boat, I thought I would post my solution. First, I followed the crowd who said to hack saw the bracket. That got it openned. Now this part is not glamourous, but it works. I removed the reaming pieces of bracket and got some industrial grade Velcro. Using a strong adhesive, I stuck the two mating pieces on the edge and door top. Once dry, it works like a charm. When closed, it looks normal. Can't lock it, but the car comes with an alarm anyway. Besides, not much value in the glove box anyway.

hope this helps...





USERNAME
Use "claim to be" below if you don't want to log in.
PASSWORD
I don't have an account. Sign me up.
CLAIM TO BE
Use only if you don't want to login (post anonymously).
ENTER CAPTCHA CODE
This is required for posting anonymously.
OPTIONS notify by email
Available only to user accounts.
SUBJECT
MODEL/YEAR
MESSAGE

DICTIONARY
LABEL(S) +
IMAGE URL *
[IMAGE LIBRARY (UPLOAD/SELECT)]

* = Field is optional.

+ = Enter space delimited labels for this post. An example entry: 240 muffler


©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.