Mini Cooper Glovebox Latch Issue Workaround Creative Fix

The new first generation Mini Cooper glovebox latch design is a weak spot in a great car. This example is a 2005 Cabrio. The OEM fix is to replace the glovebox. This is a spendy repair $150 part & a $200 shop fix, and the root design is still weak and will likely fail again. I opted for $4.00 in two magnetic cabinet latches to workaround the issue. Tip: Due to limited drill access, I used a heated 3p finish nail to make the holes for the screws. So far, so good after a week of driving. It has not opened due to vibration. I might add some epoxy if the screws loosen over time. Yes, I you do lose the locking glovebox feature, but it's a reasonable trade-off in my book.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Mini
• Cooper
• Glovebox
• Latch
• Issue
• fix
• repair

[uconitv]

I came across your video when searching for a fix for this problem. Followed your video ... it is so easy and it does exactly what it supposed to do! Thanks for sharing!

[mjaugust]

@uconitv  You're welcome...!

[hai2476]

that works great.. i did mine.. thanks for the video

[uconitv]

I came across your video when searching for a fix for this problem. Followed your video ... it is so easy and it does exactly what it supposed to do! Thanks for sharing!

[wesamalhoob]

I'd like to buy a Mini Cooper. But. Is it a comfortable car? Cars such as BMW. Is Dash Board has a lot of plastic?