E93 glove compartment lock .. Help !!

wmb0000 · 05-09-2013, 01:14 PM

Hi
I just purchased a previously owned 2008 328i convertible and all of a sudden the glove compartment is locked. I can't unlock it with the key fob however I can't figure out why it is stuck on lock. I do not have the key to the glove compartment.

HELP !!!

JDM NA2 · 05-09-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by wmb0000

Hi
I just purchased a previously owned 2008 328i convertible and all of a sudden the glove compartment is locked. I can't unlock it with the key fob however I can't figure out why it is stuck on lock. I do not have the key to the glove compartment.

HELP !!!

you don't have the key that is clip into your key fob?

JAL0988 · 05-09-2013, 01:23 PM

Pull the actual key part out of the key fob and there you go.

JAL0988 · 05-09-2013, 01:25 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=811431

Just look at the first pic

wmb0000 · 05-09-2013, 01:25 PM

lol .. do you believe I actually do not know that!.

Thanks a bunch guys

JAL0988 · 05-09-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wmb0000

lol .. do you believe I actually do not know that!.

Thanks a bunch guys

No problem dude

Bouli978 · 05-09-2013, 02:00 PM

I have the same problem with mine. It is always locked and I need the key to open it everytime.

thenewrick · 05-09-2013, 02:07 PM

When I took my car in for a recall and got it back my glove box was staying locked. I told them about it and they said it was broken before they did the recall service ^^

They checked it out and found out that they forgot to plug the glove box lock mechanism back in. ^^

bplewis24 · 05-09-2013, 02:09 PM

JAL0988 · 05-09-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bplewis24

fun2drive · 05-09-2013, 07:01 PM

Your problem is the glove box solenoid is broken but can be repaired.
Here you go
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=660733

Snow King · 05-10-2013, 01:14 AM

Its been a while but I remember playing with a setting so it locks the glovebox and center console when you lock the car doors. That's so you can leave the car parked top down without getting robbed.

Open the master lock in the center and see if that unlocks the glovebox.

fun2drive · 05-10-2013, 10:19 AM

That is true there is a sliding switch on the left side of the glove box inside. One setting is valet setting and the other is full access. If the glove box still doesn't unlock once you have checked the setting then the solenoid is toast. Very common on early E93's in fact the only problem I have ever had with my car.
Interestingly of the two DIY fixes one is lubrication and the other a small plastic bumper so the solenoid doesn't over center itseft and get stuck.

DTrain17 · 05-13-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by thenewrick

When I took my car in for a recall and got it back my glove box was staying locked. I told them about it and they said it was broken before they did the recall service ^^

They checked it out and found out that they forgot to plug the glove box lock mechanism back in. ^^

Topless88 · 09-06-2013, 06:12 PM

I had the same thing happen in my 335i conv. I disassembled the glove box doorand found a loose connection on the motor that operates the door latch. Crimped the connector a bit and it works great.

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JAL0988 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: 2023 X7 40i, 2022 X5 M50i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Pull the actual key part out of the key fob and there you go.
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Bouli978 Ex-Ricer 15 Rep 89 Posts Drives: BSM E93 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 335I [1.00]	I have the same problem with mine. It is always locked and I need the key to open it everytime.
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thenewrick Captain 26 Rep 606 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 335i Black Sapphire Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	When I took my car in for a recall and got it back my glove box was staying locked. I told them about it and they said it was broken before they did the recall service ^^ They checked it out and found out that they forgot to plug the glove box lock mechanism back in. ^^
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fun2drive BMWCCA 149159 38 Rep 847 Posts Drives: 13 128i Vert/ 14 JGC Diesel Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Panhandle iTrader: (1)	Your problem is the glove box solenoid is broken but can be repaired. Here you go http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=660733
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Snow King Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 335i Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	Its been a while but I remember playing with a setting so it locks the glovebox and center console when you lock the car doors. That's so you can leave the car parked top down without getting robbed. Open the master lock in the center and see if that unlocks the glovebox.
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fun2drive BMWCCA 149159 38 Rep 847 Posts Drives: 13 128i Vert/ 14 JGC Diesel Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Panhandle iTrader: (1)	That is true there is a sliding switch on the left side of the glove box inside. One setting is valet setting and the other is full access. If the glove box still doesn't unlock once you have checked the setting then the solenoid is toast. Very common on early E93's in fact the only problem I have ever had with my car. Interestingly of the two DIY fixes one is lubrication and the other a small plastic bumper so the solenoid doesn't over center itseft and get stuck.
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Topless88 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: '14 Audi A8L Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I had the same thing happen in my 335i conv. I disassembled the glove box doorand found a loose connection on the motor that operates the door latch. Crimped the connector a bit and it works great.
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