Retro Fitting a Glovebox - Key Specific?

[Paul Sillance]

This may seem like a stupid question, so i apologise in advance, if i was to retro fit a glovebox, is the lock barrel on the handle key specific? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[weemark]

yes they are key specific

[S33BBY]

I heard they're not, but of course that could be wrong...

[weemark]

sebby i was told the same - that theyre not key specific. ive tried my key in two different boxes and it doesnt open any of them , key was from a 2004 mini one.. they could have changed though

[S33BBY]

Quote: Originally Posted by weemark

key was from a 2004 mini one.. they could have changed though

A facelift 2004?

[weemark]

no it is the pre-facelift 2004 model.

[MINIMANIAUK]

you can remove the lock barrel and transfer to a new glovebox,its a bit fiddly,and you need the original key.or you can order a new lock/key from the dealer with a chassis number

[S33BBY]

Quote: Originally Posted by weemark

no it is the pre-facelift 2004 model.

In that case, I wonder if the locking glovebox (a facelift change) will only accept facelift keys...

[stu2]

both keys are the same..
it is only the head of the key that is
different...you just have to change the bits inside
or order one to suit your key..should be easy enough
to change though.....

[S33BBY]

Quote: Originally Posted by stu2

both keys are the same..
it is only the head of the key that is
different...you just have to change the bits inside
or order one to suit your key..should be easy enough
to change though.....

Ah well, it was a nice theory.