Glove box problems anyone?

[RS.Fez]

Anyone else experience problems closing their glove box on the first try? it used to happen on my B5 as well, but i thought it was only because it was a used car.

But my brand new B7 did this from Day 1 - any one else??? and if so - what is the fix ?

TY

[RedS-line]

i have same problem, but ive been to my dealer enough times for other stuff that i dont feel like bringing it in for just that. i think they might try to charge you for it a la "wear and tear" also...

[cyanidecologne]

i have the same problem i noticed the right hand hinge on mine is broken

[viperdsa]

Mine used to do that a lot, but now it doesn't. But the light inside doesn't like to turn on when it is open now.

[fromGMCtoAUDI]

Mine used to do that a lot, but now it doesn't. But the light inside doesn't like to turn on when it is open now.

You have a light in you're glove box? I didn't know that was available.

[swoardrider]

Got the same bullshit problem

[podman]

me too. plus i have to pull it open. even my crappy mitsubishi would open smoothly.

[SirWill]

Audi had a TSB on the glove box not opening properly. I got mine fixed, might want to look into it instead of bitching as it is a documented problem.

[akasch]

take it to the dealer my hinges broke and the glovebox just hanged there. dealer fixed it on warranty

[Cosworth]

Focus on the soultion not the Problem!

KO

[Sharkfin]

I was having a problem like that off and on. Eventually my glove compartment just snapped off and fell on the floor. I went to the dealership and they replaced in under warranty after ordering the part.

[Quattro]

ya, it happen to me...seems that the hinges something go south...take it in and tell them to replace the hinges and it will be fine

[bunnn]

same problem ..replaced at dealer...been good since

[Brent27]

maybe try taking of the 32 pack of condoms you bought at Costco out of the glove box, it may close easier afterwords....

[cyanidecologne]

maybe try taking of the 32 pack of condoms you bought at Costco out of the glove box, it may close easier afterwords....

I use the drawer under the passenger seat for those haha.

[supamannn99]

fuckin hate my glove box. mine creaks

[A4 S-Line]

I got mine fixed, might want to look into it instead of bitching as it is a documented problem.

x2 on both counts

[RedS-line]

excellent. did not know about a TSB. thanks. will inquire when i go in for scheduled maintenance.

[Zebman]

I just slam the fuck out of it. No problems.

[b6onboost]

i'll just mention the reason the glove box breaks. its because there is a door 'brake' which slowly lowers the door once you open it. problem is most people force it down. this causes the 'brake' to wear out and puts stress on the hinges. over time...it all breaks.

to properly open the glove box you just pop the handle and let it fall open on its own.

TSB. Warranty Fix.

[Zebman]

i'll just mention the reason the glove box breaks. its because there is a door 'brake' which slowly lowers the door once you open it. problem is most people force it down. this causes the 'brake' to wear out and puts stress on the hinges. over time...it all breaks.

to properly open the glove box you just pop the handle and let it fall open on its own.

TSB. Warranty Fix.

What a fantastic idea Audi, a brake on a door that most people rarely want to be getting into anyways!

[AF4]

I have the same problem, but just keep slamming it until it stays closed. Does anyone have the same problem with their trunk. I have to slam it over and over before it stays closed.

[viziers]

Mine used to do that a lot, but now it doesn't. But the light inside doesn't like to turn on when it is open now.

The light no longer comes on because the right hand side bracket for the glove box is broken and does not extend all the way to release the light plunget to turn it on...

Atleast thats the problem with mine.


vizi

[Latin Audi]

I have the same problem, but just keep slamming it until it stays closed. Does anyone have the same problem with their trunk. I have to slam it over and over before it stays closed.

I have the glove box AND trunk problem. My glove box right hinge broke and the stealership quoted me $300 for the lid! I hope the trunk isnt going to go on me too

[quattro.it]

i'll just mention the reason the glove box breaks. its because there is a door 'brake' which slowly lowers the door once you open it. problem is most people force it down. this causes the 'brake' to wear out and puts stress on the hinges. over time...it all breaks.

to properly open the glove box you just pop the handle and let it fall open on its own.

TSB. Warranty Fix.

Gee, maybe that's why I've never had a problem with mine. And the light still works too.

[BLACKa4QUAT]

Mine used to do that a lot, but now it doesn't. But the light inside doesn't like to turn on when it is open now.

one of the things that hold the glovebox (in the latch) is probably broken, had to deal with it on my b6, and just recently had the dealership replace the one on my b7, it was broken at the right latch. fixed under warranty too

[ABanT]

Dealership will take care of that. Mine was replaced under warranty.

[unh112]

Dealership will take care of that. Mine was replaced under warranty.

Just curious after it was replaced, was it easier to closer? I had the same issue and I'm bringing mine to replace next week.

[BLACKa4QUAT]

Just curious after it was replaced, was it easier to closer? I had the same issue and I'm bringing mine to replace next week.

there was more resistance when the new latch was put in, versus when it was broken, you just dont have to force shut or open and it will be fine, as stated above, and what my service advisor said.

[astrobill]

Guys:

Audi actually has a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) on this problem which states the glove compartment cover brake element is FAULTY...this is NOT nromal "wear and tear" and you should've have to "go easy" on your glove box door, for crying out loud. Anyway, it's TSB 68 08 10 2012801/3, and it states it applies to the following vehicles:

- A3s (2005-2006)
- A4s (2002-2006)
- A4 Cabriolets (2003-2006)
- A8s (2003-2006)

I can't post the Copyrighted TSB. However, I had ALREADY deduced on my own that the faulty glove compartment door damper was causing me to pull open the door every time and was possibly damaging the door hinges.

If your glove compartment door isn't opening anymore or requires you to pull it open by hand, bring it to your Audi dealer before you reach 12 months/12,000 miles on your vehicle. State you are having trouble getting the door to open and have to pull on it excessively, and request warrantee service. After 12/12,000, they will NOT fix it, because it's considered "interior trim"...ridiculous, I know, that Audi thinks it's okay their glove compartments can fall off after 12 months at customer expense.

One has to buy a new glove compartment and/or glove compartment door to repair this because the hinges are integrated with the part. I'm afraid to even ASK what they charge for a new glove compartment door or the entire compartment!

So much for high-quality German engineering...lol. What galls me about this is that it's been a KNOWN faulty issue for a while, and they didn't send out any notices to any Audi owners who might've had the problem and not realized it wasn't a "feature"...and who could've fixed it before the "interior trim" warrantee expired.

If you develop this problem with your glove compartment door and don't get it fixed before 12 months/12,000 miles then you're screwed! I'm not sure if there's a way to lubricate the faulty brake/damper element to prevent the excessive slowness...

By the way, here's a link to the post from a guy who says he found replacement door brakes and fixed this for an earlier model Audi...not sure which cars this would work for, or what the part numbers would be for the new, improved dampers Audi is supposedly using now:

http://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/967087.phtml

Regards,
Bill

[ChampionV63.2]

Guys:

Audi actually has a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) on this problem which states the glove compartment cover brake element is FAULTY...this is NOT nromal "wear and tear" and you should've have to "go easy" on your glove box door, for crying out loud. Anyway, it's TSB 68 08 10 2012801/3, and it states it applies to the following vehicles:

- A3s (2005-2006)
- A4s (2002-2006)
- A4 Cabriolets (2003-2006)
- A8s (2003-2006)

I can't post the Copyrighted TSB. However, I had ALREADY deduced on my own that the faulty glove compartment door damper was causing me to pull open the door every time and was possibly damaging the door hinges.

If your glove compartment door isn't opening anymore or requires you to pull it open by hand, bring it to your Audi dealer before you reach 12 months/12,000 miles on your vehicle. State you are having trouble getting the door to open and have to pull on it excessively, and request warrantee service. After 12/12,000, they will NOT fix it, because it's considered "interior trim"...ridiculous, I know, that Audi thinks it's okay their glove compartments can fall off after 12 months at customer expense.

One has to buy a new glove compartment and/or glove compartment door to repair this because the hinges are integrated with the part. I'm afraid to even ASK what they charge for a new glove compartment door or the entire compartment!

So much for high-quality German engineering...lol. What galls me about this is that it's been a KNOWN faulty issue for a while, and they didn't send out any notices to any Audi owners who might've had the problem and not realized it wasn't a "feature"...and who could've fixed it before the "interior trim" warrantee expired.

If you develop this problem with your glove compartment door and don't get it fixed before 12 months/12,000 miles then you're screwed! I'm not sure if there's a way to lubricate the faulty brake/damper element to prevent the excessive slowness...

By the way, here's a link to the post from a guy who says he found replacement door brakes and fixed this for an earlier model Audi...not sure which cars this would work for, or what the part numbers would be for the new, improved dampers Audi is supposedly using now:

http://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/967087.phtml

Regards,
Bill

That is correct, I had mine replaced under TSB, FYI the center armrest lid is also covered under TSB. I broke mine also :)

[JusTTin]

I just commented on this last night over on Audiworld.... I got the TSB done this time last year and they actually replaced the entire door and assembly for me.

[RVT]

i have the same problem i noticed the right hand hinge on mine is broken

Same here, same hinge

V

[ggg20t]

mine does all the same stuff - - except it vibrates when i drive and it is so freaking annoying

[JHaag13]

kind of off the topic a little but should i have to pay for the back seat lock hinge type deal to get to the trunk its not latching anymore..

[07BlackA4]

oh. my. god.

mine is difficult to shut but the real problem is the fucking creaking and vibrating noise during low RPMs and when a song has any bass at all. drives me crazy. has anyone had any luck getting rid of this problem?

[Operator]

Well I've got an 07 A4. And both my glovebox, and arm rest are broken........ So do I fall in that column of people that are just hosed!!! Or can I still be covered under the TSB?

[Brownie85]

My armrest is still ok on my 07 but omg the glove box!!! when I open that it takes 40 seconds to open fully by itself, I want to push it down but im scared thats how I will break it.

[clemsongt]

Guys:

http://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/967087.phtml

After reading this DIY on the B6 glove box, I found this part number 8E1 880 324 A. It is for the hinge with a brake. I looked it up on http://www.genuineaudiparts.com/, and it looks to be compatible for 2003-2008. Do you think this is the part that is failing? The broken part on my car actually looks to be part of the door...

[Sharkfin]

Well I've got an 07 A4. And both my glovebox, and arm rest are broken........ So do I fall in that column of people that are just hosed!!! Or can I still be covered under the TSB?

you can get those fixed under warranty without worrying about the TSB, I got my glovebox replaced already as well.