Glove Box can be locked or unlocked with anything that fits in the slot.

[ManInTheJar]

Hi.

I've got a Transporter 6.1 campervan conversion and I'm confused about the glove box locking. It has a slot into which I can insert the ignition key to lock it, but it seems that anything at all - screwdriver, lollystick, etc., - can be used to lock or unlock it. Is this a fault or a feature?

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[archersam]

it does have a lock that has "pins" in it however when changing mine from grey to black they all fell out lol. Seeing as it is so small I dont see that there is much space in there to store anything meaningful and to be honest if a thief finds a locked glovebox he is going to break it open. May as well find somewhere under the bonnet like near the battery to store something "safe"

 

[ManInTheJar]

Thanks, archersam. I wasn't looking to put valuables in it cos it's obviously not really secure, but it would be nice to be able to lock it properly just to deter the curious. I just wondered whether it's supposed to work like that or whether I should be going back to get it fixed since the van's still under warranty.

 

[whodat]

If someone is going to take the trouble to break into the van, what do you think they might think if there is a locked flimsy glovebox? - Bearing in mind that some damage will already have occurred to the van

 

[ManInTheJar]

Hi Whodat. I understand all that, but that's not my question. All I want to know is whether the glovebox should lock or not. If it should, and mine doesn't, then I've got a time to get it fixed under warranty.

 

[Qnapper]

Never lock ours as we don´t keep anything of value in it. Its so small anyway!!!!!

 

[ManInTheJar]

Hi Qnapper. Thanks, but does it actually lock with the ignition key?

 

[Qnapper]

Yes I have tried it, but not with any other item. Will give it a go tomrrow and get back to you.

 

[Ads_Essex]

Mine opens with any key.

 

[ManInTheJar]

Mine opens with any key.

Thanks, Ads. I guess it must be a feature. Shame, though.

 

[mmi]

Transporter 6.1

Not sure if this really helps at all but my T6 needs the correct key. However, T6.1 is different in many ways - so hopefully someone with t6.1 will chime in @Pauly @Skyliner33

 

[Skyliner33]

Not sure if this really helps at all but my T6 needs correct key. However, T6.1 is different in many ways - so hopefully someone with t6.1 will chime in @Pauly @Skyliner33

Just been out to test this, my 6.1 needs the correct key to lock/unlock the glove box. Must admit its the first time I ever used that lock.

However when I started the van up I did notice it sounds like there is a bird chirping away under the bonnet. Never noticed that before. Maybe need to get it checked out

 

[Qnapper]

Will just home from run out in camper. Mine is a T6 and it needs correct key (tried loads of keys) must be a T6.1 thing.

 

[z1ts]

Just been out to test this, my 6.1 needs the correct key to lock/unlock the glove box. Must admit its the first time I ever used that lock.

However when I started the van up I did notice it sounds like there is a bird chirping away under the bonnet. Never noticed that before. Maybe need to get it checked out

Step 1: locate bird. Step 2: remove bird.

 

[Skyliner33]

Step 1: locate bird. Step 2: remove bird.

It's either the worlds best hide and seek bird or unfortunately something mechanical.

 

[Alster]

Bit late I know but my son’s here now and I’ve just tried his vw polo key and it won’t unlock my glovebox (2021 T6.1)