1998 XJ8 L Vanden Plas: Glove Box opened as usual BUT will not latch closed ???

Thanks for suggestions

 

You should have 2 light grey posts sticking out from either side of the dark grey cap about 1" the top. Those posts are your latches. If they aren't sticking out, then then are sticking in. Mine are a bit slow and I have to close mine a couple times sometimes. There is a single screw at the base of the dark grey cap for disassembly. You may just have to clean it or spray it with some dry silicone (after removal)....check that and get back to us.

 

Butch&Charlotte,

Not sure if HH is referring to these "latches" on either side of the glove box, they are adjustable by loosening the torx screw. My problem was the opposite of yours, my glove box was loose and rattled, I adjusted the latches to be tighter and cured the rattle, you may have to loosen yours up a little to allow the glove box to latch when it is closed.

 

Thanks a bunch HighHorse. Problem solved (I think). Observed no pin on left, only on right. Pushed right pin in and left pin appeared. Latched easily. Will explore lube advice in future when we open it up. The car has many signs that it's set up for a long while before we got it and we're experiencing other issues of neglect. We had and loved it's twin back in '98 but lost her in Hurricane Ivan at Navarre Beach. Char saw and bought this one online and we'll probably still be bringing her back to order when we kick off. We're in south central Mississippi now and I fear available Jaguar mechanics are slim to none. As a retired dealer, I have domestic automobile knowledge and experience, but, considering my age and condition, I'm limited as to what I can do these days. These forums are a God send. Thanks a bunch again. bNc

 

Thanks CK, that's a good suggestion and I will explore that angle as well. bNc

 

thanks for the reply. Learning alot about how everything should work. My glove box is closed and latch just flops around so whatever is supposed to connect the mechanism is missing. Will be taking the the four screws out and will see what happens. Thanks Dave