How to Unlock my Glove Conpartment? Help!!!

ForestS · 01-14-2008, 10:16 PM

I just bought a 99 and I locked the glove compartment with the only key that came with it . Now I can't unlock it, maybe the key that came with it just a valet key?

The problem now all my insurance documents are in the compartment...please help me, I need to unlock the compartment.

Anyone knows how?

BTW how many numbers or alphabets on the key number that on the metal plate which came with the original key set?? Do they look like this SUB30233K (I found the numbers on the owners manual maybe the previous owner wrote them down) If they are I am going to call the dealer a make me a new key.

Please help me

tallazzFilipino · 01-14-2008, 10:38 PM

^
maybe try wiggling the key around while turning it.

_taF

ForestS · 01-15-2008, 06:41 AM

Tried but not working, anyone knows how to unscrew the compartment?

pleiad7 · 01-15-2008, 06:43 AM

If you used the key to lock the glove box, you should be able to unlock it, theoretically.

Be-Doin · 01-15-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pleiad7

If you used the key to lock the glove box, you should be able to unlock it, theoretically.

I'd have to agree with that statement.

tallazzFilipino · 01-15-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForestS

Tried but not working, anyone knows how to unscrew the compartment?

you have to open the box to get to most of the screws.

_taF

live4snow · 01-15-2008, 11:44 AM

crowbar and a hammer

Peaty · 01-15-2008, 02:16 PM

I have a how to on scoobymods in the section to change the cabin air filter. and or do the glove box light

ForestS · 01-15-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peaty

I have a how to on scoobymods in the section to change the cabin air filter. and or do the glove box light

Do you have the actual link to that page?

BTW anyone has any pics on how the lock works or someone can help me by taking pics of their glove compartment in this way I might find a way to unlock or break it

thanks

tallazzFilipino · 01-15-2008, 03:25 PM

^
no picture needed to break it.

_taF

tallazzFilipino · 01-15-2008, 03:27 PM

i would seriously just keep trying the key. wiggle it, jiggle it, turn the key around, you know the drill.

_taF

toddlamp · 01-15-2008, 03:28 PM

what about spraying some graphite in there?

Peaty · 01-15-2008, 05:13 PM

Sorry was pressed for time, yes you need to have the box open to get to most all the screws:

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...&threadid=2071

ForestS · 01-15-2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallazzFilipino

i would seriously just keep trying the key. wiggle it, jiggle it, turn the key around, you know the drill.

_taF

Tried it wiggled it almost broke my key in the end just broke the lock and ordered a new one from subaru dealer cost only $22 not bad consider a lock smith will charge $150 not including parts.

BTW thank you everyone

carlc · 08-17-2008, 07:20 PM

I am in the same situation. My daughter locked the key in the glove compartment and the only key I have now is the valet key. I took a look from underneath and was impressed at how the glove compartment was designed. It is made where you can not reach in from the back and will not come out without opening it first. That being said......Anyone know how to get it open without paying $$$.

BTW..the car is also a 99 Forester.

01-14-2008, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
ForestS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 42 Gallery: 15 iTrader: 0 / 0%	How to Unlock my Glove Conpartment? Help!!! I just bought a 99 and I locked the glove compartment with the only key that came with it . Now I can't unlock it, maybe the key that came with it just a valet key? The problem now all my insurance documents are in the compartment...please help me, I need to unlock the compartment. Anyone knows how? BTW how many numbers or alphabets on the key number that on the metal plate which came with the original key set?? Do they look like this SUB30233K (I found the numbers on the owners manual maybe the previous owner wrote them down) If they are I am going to call the dealer a make me a new key. Please help me __________________ 1999 Forester S / 2003 Murano SE

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ForestS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 42 Gallery: 15 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Tried but not working, anyone knows how to unscrew the compartment? __________________ 1999 Forester S / 2003 Murano SE

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pleiad7 The Seventh Sister Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Redneck yard of the week, near Forest(er)ville, CA Posts: 12,684 Gallery: 8 iTrader: 16 / 100%	If you used the key to lock the glove box, you should be able to unlock it, theoretically. __________________ -Silke 04 FXT PP PSM ~ "Subed" 98 Forester S ~ "Slynki" 92 SVX LS-L ~ x2

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Peaty The Modfather Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lawrence, Kansas 04 MT F-XT Cobb Stage 2 & 06 B9 Tribeca Posts: 5,777 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 4 / 100%	I have a how to on scoobymods in the section to change the cabin air filter. and or do the glove box light __________________ Peaty 04 -XT 06 B9 Tribeca & 99 Miata ScoobyMods peatpics

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toddlamp President of MarkyD fan club Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 9,225 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	what about spraying some graphite in there? __________________ 06XT MT CGM Blouch TD05-18g 8cm equipped

01-15-2008, 05:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
Peaty The Modfather Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lawrence, Kansas 04 MT F-XT Cobb Stage 2 & 06 B9 Tribeca Posts: 5,777 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Sorry was pressed for time, yes you need to have the box open to get to most all the screws: http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...&threadid=2071 __________________ Peaty 04 -XT 06 B9 Tribeca & 99 Miata ScoobyMods peatpics

08-17-2008, 07:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
carlc Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I am in the same situation. My daughter locked the key in the glove compartment and the only key I have now is the valet key. I took a look from underneath and was impressed at how the glove compartment was designed. It is made where you can not reach in from the back and will not come out without opening it first. That being said......Anyone know how to get it open without paying $$$. BTW..the car is also a 99 Forester.

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