2012 E90 glove box was stuck closed,,,,was only able to open the glove box with the key,,,,what happens the lock actuator For the glove box gets jammed,,,,sometimes you can release the actuator and it will start working again.
This is the lock actuator removed,,,,you can see the knee airbag inside the glove box,,,,that other piece you see is the lower locking mechanism which has a micro switch on it.
This is what it looks like under that piece I removed,,,,,you can see little electric motor with a gear and locking rods for the glove box,,,,sometimes the rods get jammed.
Here’s a better picture of the gear,,,,on this car I replaced the whole lock actuator,,,,this job is real easy to perform.
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Hi,
Thanks for sharing. I have a wird sound in the glove box when i lock the car do you know what i mean i dropped on youtube bmw m3 stramge sound tilte.
Like to hear from you
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Ok I’m just taking a guess,,,,,but I think it’s the glovebox lock actuator motor,,,,when it make that noise put your hand on the glovebox lid on the lock and see if you feel anything like a motor turning on.
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Thank you.
I just did i feel and hear a motor sound yes.
I cant see clear where it comes from.
Maybe i must disconect is to see.
Will let you know
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The motor is under the inside glove box cover
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Hi i solved this one thanks.
Disconnetct the motor.
But know i see my left mirror moving when i lock unlock the doors realy strange.
Do you may know where i can look for this problem when i start the car i must place the mirror in the right possition again,.
Grrets nussy
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Usually the problem is your mirror motor,,,,,which is located right behind the glass
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