Glovebox stuck

[br0ke]

Help needed. I went to open my glovebox in my '05 w209 today and it will not budge.

I remember putting a slighty thicker than normal pen into the holder inside it yesterday and there is a chance it has snagged it, but the glovebox is absolutely solid. I'm frightened of forcing it incase something breaks.

Any advice gratefully received.

 

[Neebo]

It's usually the other way and the glove box won't shut-which required a new glovebox lid£££££
Never come across a 209 stuck shut.sorry?

 

[br0ke]

I'm after a favour now.

Could someone take a photo off the catch inside their glovebox and post it.

I have managed to pull the glovebox open about 1" with a lot of force but it still won't open. If I pull any harder something will break.
It's almost as if it is locked but I don't think there is a lock on it.

Does anyone know if it can be opened from the bottom by removing the hinges.

TIA

 

[Ajenks]

I'm after a favour now.

Could someone take a photo off the catch inside their glovebox and post it.

I have managed to pull the glovebox open about 1" with a lot of force but it still won't open. If I pull any harder something will break.
It's almost as if it is locked but I don't think there is a lock on it.

Does anyone know if it can be opened from the bottom by removing the hinges.

TIA

Hi I had the same thing a couple of weka ago mine is a 2003 clk 270, it wasn't a pen with mine it was a CD box that was a little to big, I was about to take it apart very annoyed, when I pushed it firmly closed thinking I would dislodge the CD, to my supprise it clicked closed and then would open freely, what a relief.

Give it a go mine looked completly closed but obviously sue to the contents the lock had not full catched.

I will also take a couple of pictures for you later and post them if that helps. Please let me know as my car is not here and requirs a short drive

 

[br0ke]

Thanks.

Do not put yourself out. It has been stuck for a few days now and there is nothing important in it so if you can take a photo next time you're at the car, it will be much appreciated.

I pushed it, pulled it, twisted it and gave it a few healty bangs but nothing. Then I had a terrible thought that I might set an airbag off so I'll leave it alone for a bit

 

[br0ke]

Sorted

Problem now resolved.

Not exactly sure what fixed it but I was able to remove side panel and insert a long screwdriver. Some careful wiggling and catch snapped open.
All appears to be OK. I think the latch was too tight so the handle wouldn't release it

TOP TIP - do not put an oversized pen in the pen holder.