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Glove Box Mechanism| Michael P |
Posted: November 23, 2005 10:26 pm
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Hi
I just bought an XM (my first one) sei and I just wanted to know about the glove box mechanism. I suppose something is not right. There is some trype of gas strut or damper element. It does not seem to support the lid but it only seems to dampen the fall of it. I suppose it is broken. How is a proper unit working? Do I pull the lock handle and then the box opens fully? Maybe someone can enlighten me what the designers had in mind. Thanks Michael -------------------- 95 S2 2l Petrol Turbo Exclusive
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| Peter.N. |
Posted: November 24, 2005 12:07 am
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 Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 3414 Member No.: 78 Joined: August 31, 2004 |
Hi Michael and welcome to the XM madhouse.
Yes, the glove box lid should open by itself when you press the button. I dont think that there are any pattern parts available for that application, it will have to be a Citroen job, although you should be able to get hold of a secondhand one, there are quit a number of cars being broken on e-bay. Peter.N. This post has been edited by Peter.N. on November 24, 2005 12:07 am -------------------- Used to have:
'96 'N' 2.1 td VSX manual estate White RP6695. '01 'Y' 406 GXL Hdi 110 manual estate silver '01 C5 estate 2.0. Hdi 110hp manual Located in Charmouth, Dorset. U.K. Blower transistors MJ 11015 |
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| xmexclusive |
Posted: November 24, 2005 12:22 am
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Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 2877 Member No.: 144 Joined: April 06, 2005 |
Hi Michael
Just no gas in the strut. The more common glove box problem is usually a broken release catch and with makes the lid stay permanently open if the strut is working. You have to take the glove box out to change the strut. Edridge Motors in Croydon supply second hand spares at reasonable prices. I will find the number and add in another post. Regards XMexc -------------------- An interest in 2.5TD's.
Location: Hampshire, U.K. |
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| Michael P |
Posted: November 24, 2005 11:25 pm
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 137 Member No.: 266 Joined: November 17, 2005 |
Thanks for your help. Will trawl the scrappy first. Let me see what else needs fixing. SO far this car seems unusually well looked after.
Regards Michael -------------------- 95 S2 2l Petrol Turbo Exclusive
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| horrid1 |
Posted: December 01, 2005 07:58 am
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 Hi, Michael,I have just had two glovebox struts recharged. Cost NZ$5 each, Done by an airconditioning firm, took about ten minutes!! Regards, Ernie. -------------------- 1991 XM V6 SE1 Auto Maroon RP 5127
1993 XM V6 SE1 Auto Blue-Grey RP 5861- stuffed auto!! 1992 ZX 19i Auto Black RP 5722 Little rocket!! 1986 BX 16RS Auto Silver, lovely car to drive! |
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| Peter.N. |
Posted: December 01, 2005 12:51 pm
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Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 3414 Member No.: 78 Joined: August 31, 2004 |
A long way to take them though!
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'96 'N' 2.1 td VSX manual estate White RP6695. '01 'Y' 406 GXL Hdi 110 manual estate silver '01 C5 estate 2.0. Hdi 110hp manual Located in Charmouth, Dorset. U.K. Blower transistors MJ 11015 |
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