E46 M3 Cab glove box locked.

[Glenred]

I can't get into my glovebox?

Car key won't open it and I'm buggered if I can work it out? Can anyone help please?

[Fas1975]

I've had this before, sounds like the glovebox is overfilled, or something is pushing against the door from the inside. Whilst turning the key, push against the glovebox door to relieve pressure against the mechanism, that worked for me.

[taz devil]

the cab lock is electric it works with the central locking its common for the wire in the lock to break then it wont work with the key or anything else i had it with mine and only way in is to force it open and get a new lock best thing to do is get a full lock from a coupe which is machnical you will need the lot handle key and latch if you try to get the cab elec one you will be looking till doomseday and if you find one they want silly money

[Glenred]

Thanks Taz, off to eBay now to look for one.