Hi, I have an 2005 X Type and the the glove box handle has come away with the compartment locked.

How do I open a locked glove compartment with a completely detached handle?

Any help is appreciated.

Hi Bob,

Without seeming the car's glovebox it is impossible to offer a solution.

I think you would need an Auto locksmith.

Peter. 

Thanks for you're reply Peter. It is a standard glove box in a standard 2005 x type 2.0L Classic.

I have found a couple of posts that may help.

Finally cracked it. Opened the locked glove box and removed offending lock. Now need a new handle. If I can't get a handle by itself  then I will have to replace the lock/ handle completely. 

It's a bit complicated to explain how I did it. If I can find the time I will illustrate the solution with some photographs which might help others in the same situation.

On 1/30/2017 at 8:40 PM, Old Bob said:

Finally cracked it. Opened the locked glove box and removed offending lock. Now need a new handle. If I can't get a handle by itself  then I will have to replace the lock/ handle completely. 

It's a bit complicated to explain how I did it. If I can find the time I will illustrate the solution with some photographs which might help others in the same situation.

Did you ever post the pictorial explanation bob? I think they might be helpful, 🙏 

Hi Found this any help?