Center Glove Box - fix needed

[benspeeder]

Hey folks - a question from a newb. I just bought a '99 Boxster and the center glove box is locked shut and the key cylinder mechanism is missing. Locked tight with a hole where the lock should be.

Any suggestions on the fix?

Info on the car:

1999 Boxster

Silver with Silver hardtop

71K miles - service book stamped up to the 60K service interval - done at 68K miles

Small hole in front bumper behind license plate

Small nick on right rear fender

Some loose heat shields that make a minor rattle

Perfect interior - mint

Litronic headlights

Power memory seats

Checked out by a Independant Porsche shop I've used for 20 years - no issues at all - needs front brakes in about 5K miles

$11,500 with a 60 day warranty

What do ya think - sweet deal? What should I be looking for during this warranty period?

[Loren]

I think you are going to have to reach in there with a small screwdriver or wire and see if you can trip the latch.

[benspeeder]

I think you are going to have to reach in there with a small screwdriver or wire and see if you can trip the latch.

Good to know that's possible - any tecnique tips? Maybe a small allen wrench?

Edited January 16, 2008 by benspeeder

[benspeeder]

That was easy. Used an allen wrench to release the latch and then removed the latch pin on the glove box cover so it cannot lock.

FIXED

[ondafly]

That was easy. Used an allen wrench to release the latch and then removed the latch pin on the glove box cover so it cannot lock.

FIXED

fyi - your alarm might be effected too ? i.e. it probably beeps everytime you activate it ? if so, its telling you theres something up with the center glovebox lock