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How to disassemble glove box lock/tumbler?
How do I separate the tumbler from the case? Or the yellow section from the red section? I removed the retaining screw and expected it to slide out. I'm able to disassemble my door lock assemblies so I'm a little embarrassed to be asking such a simple question.
I want to make it so that I need only one key for the doors, ignition and glove box. TIA! 
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03-10-2008, 08:57 PM
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hi
sorry for digging up such an old thread! did anyone ever solve this mystery? I'm in the same situation. thanks 
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08-27-2015, 11:19 PM
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I've had to do a few and ignition switches. they are held in place in the same way in that there is a little pin pressed in that holds the assembly together. This needs to be drilled out. Look closely.
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08-28-2015, 06:12 AM
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I've done my ignition switch already (67 912) and there wasn't a pin in that. and I can't see any pins on this glove box catch that looks the same as Bob's photo. |
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I have the same glove box lock .... It has been at the locksmith shop for 2 months ... The locksmith has farmed it out to another expert. This is a special lock according to the smithy's I have talked to. I have been encouraged that they will be able to make it work off of my car key ... I actually attempted to get this keyed 30 years ago and had to give up..... bob
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I have a friend looking for an original glove box key for his 72 coupe. They are apparently NLA. I told him he needed to rekey the glove box lock to the ignition and door key. Never dreamed it would be this difficult.
Good thread. Hopefully a solution is coming soon! Henry Last edited by Hcarraro; 11-16-2015 at 06:03 AM.. |
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11-16-2015, 10:37 AM
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This lock cannot be disassembled by the conventional method used on other Porsche locks, handles, ignitions, etc. This lock, the gear shift locks found on 356, and the 75-76 ignition lock on the 914 all need a working key to complete the disassembly of the lock. So, if you don't have a working key you have to make one first.
As for someone doing it in 30 seconds you would have to be a record breaker at picking a lock. This particular lock has to be picked twice as there are two rows of top pins. This is easier said than done. It was a high security lock when it was designed. If you were to get really lucky and got it apart you would be sorry in retrospect. It contains 5 bottom pins, ten top pins, and ten springs. All of which fall out the second you pull it apart. You need skill, experience, and special tools to accomplish all of these tasks. |
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12-30-2016, 03:14 AM
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One more thing. This glove box lock was never intended to be keyed alike to the ignition and door locks. It is also a security method conceptualized by Porsche, especially on roadsters. You would want people (valets, mechanics, snoopers) out of your front trunk and glove box areas. It predates the valet feature on the post 1970 cars. So, if someone other than you has possession of your vehicle the only key you would give them is the one for the doors and ignition, which are supposed to by keyed alike.
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1968 Porsche 911L 
