Glove Box problem

[FJRMGM]

OK, for some reason my glove box won't open.

It was working fine and I usually open it at least once a week but now the latch won't release. If I didn't have some stuff in it I need, like registration and proof of insurance I wouldn't worry about it.

Suggestions, Mr. Spock?

 

[GunMD]

Key in the "On" position?

Tranny in Neutral?

(Don't flame me for asking the obvious...having broken the latch on my G-box when I first got the bike qualifies me to ask such silly questions)

 

[twowheelnut]

Logic would dictate an error in the photon reactor. I suggest you investigate the fuse, the electrical plug connection or the delicate nylon latch mechanism. If all else fails, set to phaser setting 6 (Disruptive Effects) and blast away.

-Spock

 

[Toecutter]

Force it open. I've done it to mine without any ill effects. Push hard on the button then pry the door up, all with fingers. Or you could take the plastic off and troubleshoot the thing.

 

[Todd in LC]

I second the "Force it open" method. I have had to do it once.

 

[SouthernCruizer]

Mine has hung up a few times, and I just hit the button and pry it up from the edge.

Jay

'04 FJR 1300

 

[FJRMGM]

yes - key is on and in neutral but you have to ask.

I will try the push button and gently pry method tonight..

 

[skyway]

OK,  for some reason my glove box won't open. 
It was working fine and I usually open it at least once a week but now the latch won't release.  If I didn't have some stuff in it I need, like registration and proof of insurance I wouldn't worry about it.

Suggestions, Mr. Spock?

Do you hear the little 'click' sound when the bike is put into neutral?

I'm not one for the prying method, but if all else fails.

 

[C&C]

Mine hangs up sporadically as well; I think it just binds at the latch. "On", neutral, a little tug or sometimes just push to loosen the bind works.

 

[shuswaper]

yeah...has happenned to me too, untill I did the following: apply some silicone paste to the the tab and latch parts. While your at it, do the gear hinges of the door as well with same lube. You will find it will become faultless as a result! :assasin:

 

[MrVvrroomm]

My suggestion: pry door open, fill with expanding foam insualtion, cram door shut.

That's about how useful that little compartment is.

 

[sportryder]

My suggestion: pry door open, fill with expanding foam insualtion, cram door shut.
That's about how useful that little compartment is.

too funny!

 

[tripletango]

I support the foam move!

 

[JohnnySokkoFlyingFjr]

Ditto on the silicone lube...mine would "hang up" almost every time, until I lubed her up Now she opens right up with just the slightest tickle!

 

[FJRMGM]

UPDATE - I got it open but it didn't want to. Lubed it up and need to check the fuse for this in the near future.

I really just wanted to get my registration and proof of insurance out of the box so if it doesn't work anymore then I will use the "foam fix:.

 

[Constant Mesh]

It's powered from the horn fuse. Do your horns work?

 

[Toecutter]

UPDATE - I got it open but it didn't want to. Lubed it up and need to check the fuse for this in the near future.

You can hear or feel (touching the inside of the pocket under the latch) the solenoid click when you turn the key on or off.

 

[Toecutter]

New info- Mine wouldn't open when I picked it up last Saturday. After forcing it, and pulling apart too much plastic, I discovered that the button had disengaged from the latch slide. I pried up the button, then partially pressed the latch slide into position, and put the button back into place so it engaged the slide properly. The latch slide springs too far across the opening if the button gets pulled up for some reason, so yours may be doing the same thing. HTH

 

[FJRScorpion]

I found that when I put in the cell phone, a pair of riding gloves, the alarm and garage remotes, my sun and reading glasses and my wallet that occassionally it would bind up the latch mechanism. So I've been leaving the sun glasses at home. :agent: