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stuck glovebox - 7/16/2006 6:14:42 PM

mryaya

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My sl500 was shipped a few days ago thru ebay. The glovebox is closed and i cant get it open, i tried the valet key but it is still closed, i dont want to hurt the car by prying it open, is there an alternative way to open it. -thank you

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RE: stuck glovebox - 9/2/2006 5:07:16 AM

ponker

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Hi
Did you ever find out how to solve this problem? My glovebox is also stuck!
Many thanks

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RE: stuck glovebox - 9/3/2006 4:54:55 PM

bobterry99

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The glovebox is stuck due to an improperly adjusted release cable for its latch. If you email me, I can send you instructions to fix it, though they aren't very clear.

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RE: stuck glovebox - 9/5/2006 10:58:39 PM

mryaya

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I took it to the dealer and they said i needed a whole new lock. It was around $225 with labor and parts

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