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How do you use the glove box?
The glove box is an ideal place to store things like your owner’s manual, insurance papers and other important documents or small items. It’s also easy to use. Here’s how: Make sure the glove box is unlocked. Pull the handle....
How do you lock the glove box?
Securing your glove box is important. You can easily lock the glove box with your master key. Just insert the key into the lock on the handle and turn it to the right. To unlock the glove box, turn the...
My 1999 ford wind star came with a locked glovebox with no key. How do I get into the glovebox without damaging it?
Hello, thank you for writing in. If preventing damage, you have two different options. One is to order a new key from the dealership. The other is to have a professional locksmith pick the lock. These locks (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/door-does-not-lock-or-open-inspection) are simple...
I need help with the glove box removal.
Hi there. To remove the glove box there are two Torx screws just inside on the top of the glove box. On bottom under the base of glove box door (external) are two 8mm bolts. Once the screws and bolts...
Is there a constant 12-volt source from the fuse board under the glove compartment?
It does not appear that there is a fuse for the horn located in the interior fuse panel. I would probe the ignition and accessory power fuses to see if they are a constant 12-volt source. If one of them...
Glove box broken
Hello, I am not able to give you a price on a glove box, since I don't know what it will take to get the glove box open. You can always call the dealer for a price on the glove...
Problems with glove compartment.
Sometimes if too many items were stored in the glovebox before it was closed last something could be jammed in between the latch mechanism. It is also possible that the glovebox was locked and the lock was broken in the...
Glove box stuck closed.
I would take that car to the dealer and have them open the glove box. Whatever you do do not force it because it can damage the glove box and may cost around $600. It is common that the manual...
How do you use the glove box?
Your Altima is equipped with a glove box in the front. This is a perfect place for storing items, particularly valuables that you don’t want to leave lying around inside the car while you’re parked. To use the glove box,...
How do I use the glove box?
The glove box provides you with handy storage for a number of different items. It’s a convenient location for storing your owner’s manual, insurance information and more, but it can hold much more, as well. It’s also lockable. Here’s how...
Glove box latch broken, pull glove box out and fix it!
Hi there. Open up the glove box and remove all the stuff inside it. Then use a small screwdriver and remove the clips by pulling them towards the rear of the car and then turn them into the glove box....
High pitched whine noise is coming from behind or below glove box area. The noise occurs at low rpm at any speed, especially while turning left.
Hi there. The sound that you are hearing is probably from the blower motor to the heater / air conditioning evaporator. Remove the fuse to the blower motor and see if the sound stops. If the sound stops, then the...
Glove compartment won't unlock
Hi! This issue is a common problem many TSX owners encounter. So common that the Acura dealerships began replacing the glove boxes under warranty claims. The warranty for the glove box replacement will extend up to 50,000 miles. The glove...
Trunk not opening even though I hear a click in glove box when pushing the button.
Hello, when you push the trunk release button the clicking sound you are hearing is the relay behind the glove box that completes the circuit to the solenoid that releases the trunk latch. The next step would be to see...
Broken glove compartment.
The problem you are having is not a common problem and the actual part that broke would need to be known. Is the latch broken or is one of the hinges broken? My recommendation is to have a technician check...

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