Hi Mark, sorry to hear about the flat tire really glad we could make a frustrating situation a little bit less aggravating.

@@Craigs_car_care The root cause is the pin that pushes down the lever is made of plastic. Over time it is bound to break. I just fixed it by driving a right length thin screw through where the plastic pin is. Now the metal screw becomes the pin. Works much better. The trick for this to work is to carefully drill a pilot hole start from smallest drill bit in the center of the area where the pin is broken off. Then gradually increase the hole size so the screw will fit and there is still plastic around it. Obviously the screw needs to be small diameter like size 6 or smaller with about 1-1/4" length. Hope this will help some DIYs to fix this problem and save some bucks.

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@@Craigs_car_care I also bought the "Genuine Honda 77540-SHJ-A01ZE Glove Box Lock Assembly" on Amazon from Honda and the holes were not threaded for the screws. I don't want to destroy the original screws and strip them. Is that common for either of you?

@@cnlawrence1183 great question and I honestly do not remember for sure but think they get threaded on the install. You can add a little WD-40 to the bolt and step it in and out slowly to watch that it is building a new thread. Otherwise you may have to go by the dealer and ask to see theirs. I also asked the other techs in the shop, but to no 100% avail. We did not have any new ones to look at. Sorry we could be of more help.

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I did it once but absolutely cannot get it open again :((( I’m ready to drill holes 🕳

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Hi Tom! Thanks for the feedback and tips.

This is what's happening to me right now for my 2010 Ody. When you removed the upper glove box, you mentioned " (key point is a tensioner which pops off)" what do you mean by this ? I can't seem to find anything tensioner in there. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

@@rogerserafin hi Roger the retainer clip is for when you change out the locking mechanism . If I'm understanding correctly you've already been able to get the glove box open and are referring to the clip that holds the key cylinder part in place. If you're looking at this on a phone it can be hard to see I've had other folks mentioned it was easier on a desktop computer to see the clip that holds it in place.

Roger - if you’re referring to the upper glove box, there are two guide latches on the edges - those just slide out. But there is a tensioner in the middle (or maybe it’s called a damper? It keeps the glove box from opening too quickly. I couldn’t find an obvious way to disengage it, but then I realized it popped/snapped on. Not sure whether this makes sense?

Roger - maybe this will help. ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/acuramstr/2009-08-28_212733_Binder1.pdf

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Hi Bill, Sorry for the late response, the latch may have jammed internally. I have seen where "stuff "in the glove box gets wedged up and will not let the door open also.

What if its in the locked position gentleman? Thats my problem

I had the same problem. My failure mode was: *could not move into locked position *could not open After removal, here is what I found: *plastic pin broke off (as described in video) *lever was heavily bent *spring mechanism pushing the lever up had fallen off I was able to remove as follows: *insert flat head screwdriver BELOW the lever *with key in lock, I was able to use the screwdriver to push the lever up and move the key into locked position *continuing to hold the lever up with the screwdriver, I could move the key back into unlocked position, this time with the lever positioned ABOVE the metal pin, ready to engage *moved screwdriver from below the lever to ABOVE the lever (as shown in video) and opened latch as shown I was then able to fix like this: *removed lock *straightened lever (easily bends back into shape) *reinstalled spring mechanism (found in glove box) *drove screw into plastic where pin broke off (pilot hole!!) Thank you for the video, seeing the lock up close and the mechanism explained allowed me to troubleshoot and successfully fix. Good stuff!

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Thanks for the heads up. Some colors have there availability changed and it pulls it off the list. I will follow up on that/ In the mean time try going directly to Amazon and list your vehicle to find it. Some have to come from the dealer.

Good luck I know you will be able to get it open.

Though my latch was broken. Actually all I had to do was PUSH the glove box INTO the dash while lifting on the handle. I think the mechanism needs oiling.

If the key is not working start with trying another key. It is also possible the key lock is jammed internally. I'll bet you have tried it both ways and have oiled it as well. The tumblers that make up the lock cylinder do not fail that often. Sorry I cannot be of more help here. The last time I saw this the client was trying the valet key instead of the main key that will start the engine and unlock the doors but not open the glove box.

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Hi Tony, you will have to keep trying to get it to release. You might also be able to slightly push in and out on the door while you are moving the latch around and see it if will pop free.

Good Morning Tom, Great question! I want to say they are not threaded but cannot remember for sure. You can go by the dealerships parts store and ask to see one of theirs or ask them since they see them everyday. That will remove any doubt or risk damaging a new one. If they are not threaded you can use a bit of oil or even soap to tap the new screws in on a workbench. When doing so turn it in one or two turns then back out the screw and blow out the hole and add more lubricant before starting again and repeat until the screw is where it would be if it was all assembled taking the thickness of the door material into consideration.

@@Craigs_car_care Thanks so much! Really appreciate the reply and advice. I'll go pick up some tapping screws. Thanks again for all your work posting great advice!

Just to follow up, I threaded the holes (I guess the OEM parts come un-threaded), and I now have a fully functional glove box again, for way cheaper than going to the dealer! Thx again so much for all your help.

@@tomtsao1230 thanks for the update Tom and glad it all worked out.

Well, If my memory serves me well , the size is 4 X1 6 Tapping , Check part number 9390344480 or something like that.

Good Morning Homer, some others that had no luck with this release found several other ways to get in. Some are more destructive than others, so read down the comments and pick the one that is best for your situation. I have had only one that I could not pop free without having to damage other parts to get it open. On that one I gave the client the option to cut an access hole in the door for the glove box and replace it along with the new lock. I first made sure the color we needed was in stock before taking this path. It did make sure hat the overall dash area was not damaged. Some have reported drilling a small hole near the latch nd using a pick to reach in and pry the latch back enough to get it open. Sorry this did not work for you and I whoosh you luck on getting it open with the least amount of aggravation.