Glovebox Has No Catch. Just Drops Open.
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Glovebox Has No Catch. Just Drops Open.
Here's another good one. The glovebox has no gas assist lowering, cable or anything else. When I press the button it just drops like a rock. Any input on this one would be appreciated.
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Bill
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Bill
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RE: Glovebox Has No Catch. Just Drops Open.
If this is any consolation, my SL65 glovebox drops faster than my XKR....LOL.....and the SL65 cost $185K if you buy new.IMO, mine doesn't drop like a rock like you discribed....maybe have it checked.
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Common problem, simple 3$ hardware store fix... Saw it here with pictures... Try to search for the thread....
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Found it---
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ove-box-51482/
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Found it---
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ove-box-51482/
Last edited by CleverName; Jun 16, 2012 at 09:12 PM.
just remove the glove box and put a small sheetmetal screw though the plastic by the broken hook engaging the cable. FREE or $.10cent fix. And if the cable is broken then crimp an uninsulated ring terminal to the cable and put the screw through the eye. there are several ways to fix
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Here's a thread with photos. The Jaguar TSA recommends using a 2mm cotter pin. Simple fix and common problem.
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FWIW there is a TSB on the issue, but the fix via your service dept. is not free:
No. JTB00191
Issue: 1
Date: 17 MAY 2010
SECTION: 501
Glove Compartment Lid not Damped When Opening
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
The glove compartment lid may not be damped when opening. This may be caused by the glove compartment lid damper cord retaining tab coming away from the glove compartment housing.
NOTE :The split / cotter pin (2mm X 30mm) must be locally sourced.
Action:
In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to install a split / cotter pin onto the glove compartment damper arm.
PARTS:
2mm X 30mm split / cotter pin Qty: 1 (to be obtained locally)
TOOLS:
No special tools required
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
INSTALL SPLIT / COTTER PIN ONTO GLOVE COMPARTMENT DAMPER ARM
NOTE :Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows:
GTR Home> NAS > X150-XK > Service Information > Model Year > Workshop Manual
1. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 501-12 and remove the glove compartment.
2. Drill a 2mm hole through the glove compartment damper arm (shaded area, Figure 1).
3. Install the glove compartment lid damper cord looped end into the damper arm. ((1) in Figure 2)
4. Install the split / cotter pin into the hole and through the damper cord looped end. (((2) in Figure 2)
5. Fold the protruding ends of the split / cotter pin. (Figure 3)
6. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 501-12 and install the glove compartment.
No. JTB00191
Issue: 1
Date: 17 MAY 2010
SECTION: 501
Glove Compartment Lid not Damped When Opening
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
The glove compartment lid may not be damped when opening. This may be caused by the glove compartment lid damper cord retaining tab coming away from the glove compartment housing.
NOTE :The split / cotter pin (2mm X 30mm) must be locally sourced.
Action:
In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to install a split / cotter pin onto the glove compartment damper arm.
PARTS:
2mm X 30mm split / cotter pin Qty: 1 (to be obtained locally)
TOOLS:
No special tools required
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
INSTALL SPLIT / COTTER PIN ONTO GLOVE COMPARTMENT DAMPER ARM
NOTE :Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows:
GTR Home> NAS > X150-XK > Service Information > Model Year > Workshop Manual
1. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 501-12 and remove the glove compartment.
2. Drill a 2mm hole through the glove compartment damper arm (shaded area, Figure 1).
3. Install the glove compartment lid damper cord looped end into the damper arm. ((1) in Figure 2)
4. Install the split / cotter pin into the hole and through the damper cord looped end. (((2) in Figure 2)
5. Fold the protruding ends of the split / cotter pin. (Figure 3)
6. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 501-12 and install the glove compartment.
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Thanks for this, I'm taking my car to the dealer to have this fixed as a good will/warranty repair. They fixed cracked chrome trim on the shiftgate surround as a warranty item so I am hoping this will be as well...
FWIW there is a TSB on the issue, but the fix via your service dept. is not free:
No. JTB00191
Issue: 1
Date: 17 MAY 2010
SECTION: 501
Glove Compartment Lid not Damped When Opening
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
The glove compartment lid may not be damped when opening. This may be caused by the glove compartment lid damper cord retaining tab coming away from the glove compartment housing.
NOTE :The split / cotter pin (2mm X 30mm) must be locally sourced.
Action:
In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to install a split / cotter pin onto the glove compartment damper arm.
PARTS:
2mm X 30mm split / cotter pin Qty: 1 (to be obtained locally)
TOOLS:
No special tools required
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
INSTALL SPLIT / COTTER PIN ONTO GLOVE COMPARTMENT DAMPER ARM
NOTE :Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows:
GTR Home> NAS > X150-XK > Service Information > Model Year > Workshop Manual
1. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 501-12 and remove the glove compartment.
2. Drill a 2mm hole through the glove compartment damper arm (shaded area, Figure 1).
3. Install the glove compartment lid damper cord looped end into the damper arm. ((1) in Figure 2)
4. Install the split / cotter pin into the hole and through the damper cord looped end. (((2) in Figure 2)
5. Fold the protruding ends of the split / cotter pin. (Figure 3)
6. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 501-12 and install the glove compartment.
No. JTB00191
Issue: 1
Date: 17 MAY 2010
SECTION: 501
Glove Compartment Lid not Damped When Opening
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
The glove compartment lid may not be damped when opening. This may be caused by the glove compartment lid damper cord retaining tab coming away from the glove compartment housing.
NOTE :The split / cotter pin (2mm X 30mm) must be locally sourced.
Action:
In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to install a split / cotter pin onto the glove compartment damper arm.
PARTS:
2mm X 30mm split / cotter pin Qty: 1 (to be obtained locally)
TOOLS:
No special tools required
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
INSTALL SPLIT / COTTER PIN ONTO GLOVE COMPARTMENT DAMPER ARM
NOTE :Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows:
GTR Home> NAS > X150-XK > Service Information > Model Year > Workshop Manual
1. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 501-12 and remove the glove compartment.
2. Drill a 2mm hole through the glove compartment damper arm (shaded area, Figure 1).
3. Install the glove compartment lid damper cord looped end into the damper arm. ((1) in Figure 2)
4. Install the split / cotter pin into the hole and through the damper cord looped end. (((2) in Figure 2)
5. Fold the protruding ends of the split / cotter pin. (Figure 3)
6. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 501-12 and install the glove compartment.
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I've been putting off getting my glove box fixed but finally decided to do it this week since the car's in there for other reasons. I don't know if it's because I've continued to operate it since the spring broke or not, but as it turns out, the ENTIRE glove box now needs to be replaced, not just the spring! Apparently the entire hinge is damaged beyond repair. OOPS -- take this as a warning to be very careful with opening and closing your glove box if the spring is gone.
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Your post will prod me to get busy an fix mine ASAP though...thanks!
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The good news is, Rosenthal never takes advantage of me, so I believe them when they tell me the hinge is broken, but they will probably show it to me just so I can see it myself, which is their MO. In fact, they're trying to find a way to get the part replaced via my extended warranty...
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Mine was fixed under the original warranty.