Now it's the glove compartment - it won't stay closed. Nothing is impeding it. The parts seem to be all there. The spring pin seems to not be catching whatever it's supposed to grab. But that's a guess, since I can't see what's going on inside when I try close it.

 

How do I fix it, back to original working condition? Taping it shut is not an open....tacky, tacky (no pun intended).

 

1986 GL wagon

Had that problem on a few cars, and a shot of White Lithium spray lube helped them.

 

Had that problem on a few cars, and a shot of White Lithium spray lube helped them.

 

 

 

Hmmm, haven't heard of that product before - can it be purchased in automotive stores?

Bought the last few cans from Wal-Mart, but yeah, Auto Part Stores have it as well.

Without going out to the garage and looking at it, I can't give you "Name", but you'll find it in the same area as WD-40, PB Blaster, and the likes.

Look for a "spray lube" marked with "White Grease".

Wonderfull stuff for hood latch/hinges, door hinges, and the likes.

I use it to grease a frying pan when making dinner. Good stuff, that.