The method you will use to fix the glove box in a Golf Mark 3 will vary depending on the damage. In most cases, the common cracks can be fixed using super glue or other types of adhesives.Ê
In order to fix a jammed glove box in a car, a person will need a credit card, screwdriver, hammer, paper clip, and graphite. Force will have to be used to open up the glove box.
If there is no adjustments on it you will have to buy a new lock from a chevelle website such as yearone.com.
I used a short bunge cord hooked on the metal bracket in back of the box to the front latch. Not the best fix - but it works (bertter than paying $90 for a new box).
If the plastic part is broken, it can not be repaired. New latch is about $ 50.00.
Behind the glove box. Not an easy chore to fix if you're not mechanically inclined.
Read your manual. There is a switch in the glove box to disable the trunk release button on the dash. you lock the glove box with the regular key. When you give someone the valet key they can not get in the trunk.
under the glove box, a bit of a tight spot but easy to fix.
behind and below the glove box. 2 screws, and about $40 to fix
usually on or near the top of the blower motor behind glove box area
It is located right behind the glove compartment. Remove the glove box and you'll see it. IIRC, it's a white piece. It should be an easy fix.
The Golf Fix - 2009 was released on: USA: 9 April 2009
under the glove box is the lever the cable goes to. move it by hand and heat will be on. or replace the cable.