Anybody else have trouble closing their glovebox?

[Wh33lhop]

It is not even an issue of adjustment for me--I've tried everything. I've gone through two gloveboxes and two dashes, and they just don't want to close. So I am thinking there is something awry with the mounting.

I have had this problem for as long as I can remember, but recently I have been working on cleaning up the interior and it's bugging the hell out of me.

[ak-]

Is it like an inch away from closing and just won't pull far enough?
My guess is that you have the gold mounting bar thing upside-down or reversed. That will cause it to not close, but when mounted it will look normal opened.

[brutus87]

Its an E30 thing.
You live with it.
Like the hot supermodel gf who grosses you out sometimes.
You forget about it later...
Never force the glovebox, ive found its best to push up as you try to open it, also put less shit in there, and your life will be much happier.

[87e30]

Mine looks great when closed, but I just have to use a nice firm closing motion to get it to work.

[Wh33lhop]

Is it like an inch away from closing and just won't pull far enough?
My guess is that you have the gold mounting bar thing upside-down or reversed. That will cause it to not close, but when mounted it will look normal opened.

I think you may be a fucking genius.

Thanks--I'll try that tomorrow.

Everyone else, I can get it closed but it is not pretty. I think Abby's onto something (yes I remembered your name, there's your recompense!)

[ak-]

=]

[BMC227]

They can be adjusted at the bottom (where it mounts to the firewall)

[Brandon12V]

Edit** Sorry my phone is retarded

[MR 325]

I think Brandon is drunk.

[CabbE30]

Doesn't everyone keep a spare glovebox latch in their e30?

[acolella76]

mine won't close easily cause the damn 12 foot long USB cable connected to my ECU is in the way :(

[matthugie]

Eh, mine closes with a little tough love. You get used to it. At least it doesn't sag when closed like e36 glove boxes.

[5Toes]

My closes, and locks... its just it is hard to lign to close.

[TurboJake]

I have two e30s that close like silk. Align the damn glovebox correctly you guys.

mine won't close easily cause the damn 12 foot long USB cable connected to my ECU is in the way

You, however. Have a valid reason.
Make a small notch the side of the damn glovebox you guy.

[acolella76]

I have two e30s that close like silk. Align the damn glovebox correctly you guys.


You, however. Have a valid reason.
Make a small notch the side of the damn glovebox you guy.

oh don't worry, i bought one of those fancy retractable USB cables online. Cleans up the clutter in my glovebox a lot and no need for cutting :D