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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: robson on 27 June 2014, 21:28:47

Title: glove box repair
Post by: robson on 27 June 2014, 21:28:47

How do I open the glove box when the handle has come off there is a toggle bit inside the body of the lock mechanism can this be moved in some direction to get the door open so that a repair can  be done

Title: Re: glove box repair
Post by: 05omegav6 on 27 June 2014, 21:31:13

Key blade or similar on top of the tab and push down iirc :y

If you still have the handle refit as best you can and carefully use it as designed :y it will fall off again, but the design isn't complicated...

Title: Re: glove box repair
Post by: robson on 27 June 2014, 22:06:56

Thanks Taxi Al also for the pipe routeing

Title: Re: glove box repair
Post by: Gordon1066 on 05 July 2014, 16:13:47

I have been driving round for a year now using my index finger in the hole to open the glove box.

Title: Re: glove box repair
Post by: robson on 05 July 2014, 19:46:50

I have been using my thumb but having purchased a new handle I have to be brave an put it in.

Title: Re: glove box repair
Post by: Ralph on 06 July 2014, 16:26:54

I'm just about to order a new one from dealer, pulled everything apart as per guide, fairly straight forward.
Hope it all goes back together ok.
Seems to be a common failure.

Title: Re: glove box repair
Post by: 05omegav6 on 06 July 2014, 16:33:50

The pins and their location on the handle wear over time, and eventually the handle comes loose. This then strains the hinges futher and eventually they break. Happens readily enough on the driverside one too... :y