Newbie here, although I've had my 1997 C5 for 4 years. Just tried to get into the glove box when I found I couldn't get the door open. I tried to re-lock and unlock the key cylinder several times, but door will not open. Has anyone had this issue? If so, how was the issue remedied or does someone have a procedure I could perform to get the door open? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Does it still feel like you are locking and unlocking it when you put the key in? The mechanism could have broken off and in the locked position, if that is the case I don't know how you would get into it when it is closed???

lendell, thanks for your response. Actually, I went back out to work on getting the glove box door open. Yes, it did feel like the key was operating the cylinder correctly. I reluctantly placed a wonder bar between the top of the door edge and the gap at the IP. I slowly kept nudging and applying more pressure. It finally popped open after several minutes and me figuring I was inevitably going to break something. Now, here is the kicker, after looking for a reason why this happened I think what occured was the metal pull tab for the zipper on the owners manual cover got in between the cylinder latch and locking bar causing the door to become stuck. Thankfully, I didn't cause any damage to anything!! No more owners manual in the car!!!! Thanks again for your help.

good fix kc:cheers:

thanks for sharing, good stuff to watch out for

lendell, thanks for your response. Actually, I went back out to work on getting the glove box door open. Yes, it did feel like the key was operating the cylinder correctly. I reluctantly placed a wonder bar between the top of the door edge and the gap at the IP. I slowly kept nudging and applying more pressure. It finally popped open after several minutes and me figuring I was inevitably going to break something. Now, here is the kicker, after looking for a reason why this happened I think what occured was the metal pull tab for the zipper on the owners manual cover got in between the cylinder latch and locking bar causing the door to become stuck. Thankfully, I didn't cause any damage to anything!! No more owners manual in the car!!!! Thanks again for your help.

lol! Funny how some things happen, cool that it was nothing really wrong!:thumbsup3:

lendell, thanks for your response. Actually, I went back out to work on getting the glove box door open. Yes, it did feel like the key was operating the cylinder correctly. I reluctantly placed a wonder bar between the top of the door edge and the gap at the IP. I slowly kept nudging and applying more pressure. It finally popped open after several minutes and me figuring I was inevitably going to break something. Now, here is the kicker, after looking for a reason why this happened I think what occured was the metal pull tab for the zipper on the owners manual cover got in between the cylinder latch and locking bar causing the door to become stuck. Thankfully, I didn't cause any damage to anything!! No more owners manual in the car!!!! Thanks again for your help.

Glad it worked out!
I keep OM in a back compartment...

damm zippers ,cause more problems

damm zippers ,cause more problems

IOf I had a nickel for every time my zipper got me in trouble.LOL

IOf I had a nickel for every time my zipper got me in trouble.LOL

I think you have veered from the original thread!

Great thread! It just helped me with my glove box issue.:cheers: