Broken Glove Box

[kuhli]

Well, when it was minus 34 and I foolishly attempted to open my glove box....

The hydraulic in the base was totally frozen and the hinge broke. So now I'm stuck with a broken glove box that costs over 200 bucks to fix @ VW.

So has anyone fixed one these? Know of a wrecker with VW parts? Any ideas?

[Cedrick]

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That sucks man! Isnt stuff like that covered under warrenty?

[Stonewall]

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The old glove boxes have been replaced with the euro style on all newer VeeDubs as they don't have the craptastic hinges that those ones did. If you ahve one of the old ones you can help it from breaking by drilling a hole in the back of the brake and putting lots of spray lubricant in there. I tried to fix mine by installing a long wood screw through the whole hinge but it is starting to break again, using something like JB weld might fix it if I can get it to bond well. Other then that you are screwed and might as well find a new frount piece online (I know of a few cheap places) If you look at the forums at the TDIclub.com site they have lots of write ups on the stupid hinges.

[Kor]

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My glove box only opens when I get a speeding ticket.

[R_Ethug]

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LOL kris.. mine opens when i need to grab a club card to give out

[tex_the_t_rex]

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Montegomery Auto Parts is our local VW wrecker...

They're almost as expensive as the dealer though

Just a though...

[Kor]

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I don't understand why the wreckers are so expensive. Who they trying to fool?

Vortex or ebay even might be better bet for a used part.

[Gumby]

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How old is your car, and how many km's are on it? Maybe it could be a goodwill warranty item. Let me know.

[Stonewall]

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LOL My 99.5 TDi has about 136k on it, I don't think the warranty will even cover my MAF

Editoor yes, brake no. The brake detaches from the door on mine, plus you should change the brake otherwise it will just happen again. I would point out to the dealer that they have been changed onthe newer models and ask them why

How old is your car, and how many km's are on it? Maybe it could be a goodwill warranty item. Let me know.

[kuhli]

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2000 GTI, 37,000 km - Fifth ave said no warranty coverage. Could try elsewhere I guess...

They said I'd need to replace the brake and the door, any thoughts on that? They're worth about the same each.

LOL My 99.5 TDi has about 136k on it, I don't think the warrenty will even cover my MAF

[Gumby]

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Kuhli, your g-box door can be goodwilled 100% up to 40000kms on your car!! Fifth ave should do it for you no charge!!! If not i will do it for ya!!

[kuhli]

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Kuhli, your g-box door can be goodwilled 100% up to 40000kms on your car!! Fifth ave should do it for you no charge!!! If not i will do it for ya!!

Cool, which dealer are you at?

[Canadian Turbo]

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Tim (Gumby) works in Medicine Hat, far but a super guy to deal with!!

[Gumby]

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Thanks Blair.