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maybe try wiggling the key around while turning it.

_taF

 

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

 

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.

 

crowbar and a hammer

 

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

 

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no picture needed to break it.

_taF

 

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

_taF

 

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 :Banane35:

 

what about spraying some graphite in there?

 

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/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2071

 

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.

 

In case your are wondering how this happens like I was. Evidently, you can lock the glove compartment, take out the key and place it in the glove compartment, and then shut it.

 

I would put that right up there with shooting yourself in the foot on purpose!

:N_poke:

Griff

 

You don't happen to still have or ever had the little tag that comes with the keys? That has a number the dealer can use to make another key. I'm not sure if they can get that number with the VIN or not.

 

I ended up going to the dealer. The dealer looked up the key code based upon by vin #. I then paid a lock smith $15 to have a key cut from the key code.