I don't know the answer but any glove box lock is a joke. I would just replace it but never lock it.
You will need to remove the screws holding the glove compartment on the Mini Cooper in order to open it with a broken lock mechanism. There are 5 torx screws holding it in place.
hammer
Normally, a locking cylinder is held in by a clip on the back side. You pass the cylinder through the hole in the glovebox and then inside the glovebox you slide a clip over the cylinder to hold it tight to the inside of the glove compartment door. Maybe you just need to the clip. It may have broke. You shouldn't need a whole glovebox door and all unless the part on the glovebox door is broken where the clip attaches to it. Then you may need just the door.
http://www.taligentx.com/passat/maintenance/doorlockmechanism/ try this link it wil be helpful
The rear doors on a 1998 Passat will not open if the lock is engaged, the child proof switch has been flipped, or the door release is broken. Repairing this problem begins by narrowing down the root cause.
See this excellent illustrated guide........... http://www.taligentx.com/passat/maintenance/ Enjoy
If the glove box will not stay shut, look at the lock mechanism, the hinge and the latch. If either of these is bent, broken or loose, replace it. These are the most common causes.
I purchased a used 1999 Chevy Malibu and had to replace the glove box because the latch was broken. I purchased another a the local salvage yard and I want to know how to take the lock out of the old door and install it in the new one.
The trunk automatically locks when the central locking is activated. Do you mean that the trunk remains unlocked even when the car doors are locked? The lock systems on these cars are not good either in terms of logic or manufacture. You may find this link, which details the repair to a door lock, helpful. http://www.taligentx.com/passat/maintenance/doorlockmechanism/
You have to take the trim pad off and get inside the door.
When you cannot open the glove box of your 1999 Pontiac Montana with the key you may have a broken key lock. You can change these locks out with aftermarket key locks which are available.
With the car key that mostly likely came with it.