850 Glove box will not open.

gardner2l2 · Dec 9th, 2005, 07:39

Hi everybody we now have a 97 850CD in the family. Nice car and have had Volvo do a major on it and all is well. Well it cost a fair bit for them to do some odds and sods but its only money and it's a real beauty.

One odd problem that we would welcome some help on, is that for no apparent reason the glove box has suddenly refused to open. It's unlocked as far as the key goes and the spring tension can be felt on the release catch, but cannot tell if its let go at the inside end. Is there any trick to get these open or can they be released in any other way?

We will put into Volvo if we cannot sort, but just thought that another member may have had a similar problem.

Regards to all

Gary

IC · Dec 9th, 2005, 11:01

Hi, have look at all of these links for a fix:

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboa...=564&mode=full

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboa...&mesg_id=10116

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboa...2&mesg_id=9892

gardner2l2 · Dec 9th, 2005, 23:02

Iain, many thanks. The small hole method looks reasonably straight forward and will give it a try.

Gary

ksquared0_1 · Dec 19th, 2007, 14:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by IC

Hi, have look at all of these links for a fix:

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboa...=564&mode=full

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboa...&mesg_id=10116

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboa...2&mesg_id=9892

I would love to read these, since I have exactly this problem. However, each URL returns a message saying they have moved - but the links offered do not seem to locate the articles. Do you know where they are now? Thanks for the avice posted so far.

Ksquared0_1

cyclogenesis · Dec 19th, 2007, 14:29

Same thing happened to mine. The culprit is the plastic locking mechanism inside. I used a hacksaw to saw through the metal retainer, then once opened, removed the inner capping, replaced the mechanism and fitted a new retainer. Both were available through Volvo.

CTCNetwork · Dec 19th, 2007, 16:57

Hi,

The topic numbers are the important bits. Posted below for visibility:
htt p://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=14&topic_id=564&mo de=full
Linky....

htt p://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=14&topic_id=10116&m esg_id=10116
Linky....

htt p://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=14&topic_id=9892&me sg_id=9892
Linky....

But those links I posted don't look right..

Des. . .

Jod T5 · Dec 19th, 2007, 21:35

try searching the site using the search facility, there are various links to mathews volvo site, where the post about drilling the hole in the front "door" came from...
personally i would use the hacksaw method which is also listed there....
cheers
jod

Volgrrr · Dec 23rd, 2007, 10:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by jod t5

try searching the site using the search facility, there are various links to mathews volvo site, where the post about drilling the hole in the front "door" came from...
personally i would use the hacksaw method which is also listed there....
cheers
jod

I agree totally jod T5.

The hacksaw method doesn't cause any damage to the glovebox box whereas the hole method .........

Nenne428 · Dec 23rd, 2007, 12:36

I nicked this picture from a Swedish 850/V70 forum. I haven't tried it but it looks like it might work without any risk of damaging anything.

Dec 9th, 2005, 07:39	#1
gardner2l2 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2015 08:45 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Crick Northamptonshire	850 Glove box will not open. Hi everybody we now have a 97 850CD in the family. Nice car and have had Volvo do a major on it and all is well. Well it cost a fair bit for them to do some odds and sods but its only money and it's a real beauty. One odd problem that we would welcome some help on, is that for no apparent reason the glove box has suddenly refused to open. It's unlocked as far as the key goes and the spring tension can be felt on the release catch, but cannot tell if its let go at the inside end. Is there any trick to get these open or can they be released in any other way? We will put into Volvo if we cannot sort, but just thought that another member may have had a similar problem. Regards to all Gary

Dec 9th, 2005, 11:01	#2
IC S60R/V70R Last Online: Today 11:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brumbeldore View Photos By: IC	RE: 850 Glove box will not open. Hi, have look at all of these links for a fix: http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboa...=564&mode=full http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboa...&mesg_id=10116 http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboa...2&mesg_id=9892 __________________ 2003 S60R 2003 V70R VOC Speed Challenge Champion 2007/08/Joint Winner 2009 Motor Sport Challenge Winner 2008/Joint Winner 2009

Dec 9th, 2005, 23:02	#3
gardner2l2 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2015 08:45 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Crick Northamptonshire	RE: 850 Glove box will not open. Iain, many thanks. The small hole method looks reasonably straight forward and will give it a try. Gary

Dec 19th, 2007, 16:57	#6
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, The topic numbers are the important bits. Posted below for visibility: htt p://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=14&topic_id=564&mo de=full Linky.... htt p://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=14&topic_id=10116&m esg_id=10116 Linky.... htt p://www.volvoclub.org.uk/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=14&topic_id=9892&me sg_id=9892 Linky.... But those links I posted don't look right.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Dec 19th, 2007, 21:35	#7
Jod T5 Phoenix from the ashes Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 01:05 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Finchingfield	try searching the site using the search facility, there are various links to mathews volvo site, where the post about drilling the hole in the front "door" came from... personally i would use the hacksaw method which is also listed there.... cheers jod __________________ Dum Spiro Spero VOC 20419

Dec 19th, 2007, 14:29	#5
cyclogenesis Senior Member Last Online: May 17th, 2024 14:25 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Portsmouth	Same thing happened to mine. The culprit is the plastic locking mechanism inside. I used a hacksaw to saw through the metal retainer, then once opened, removed the inner capping, replaced the mechanism and fitted a new retainer. Both were available through Volvo.

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