Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 18:47:40 GMT From: Paul Halliday <pjghnospamyonder.co.uk> Subject: Re: Stuck Key in C900
in article b3llqc$1o18kb$1nospam52899.news.dfncis.de, Grunff at grunffnospam.com wrote on 27/02/2003 18:34: > Paul Halliday wrote: > >> I have seen a tool at a local tool shop that "fits all nuts". It's made up >> of a set of recessed pins that get pushed in when placed over the nut, >> creating the shape of the nut. I'm not sure how it would fare on a really >> stuck nut though. > > I know the tool you're talking about. It wouldn't work in this > case, because the nuts are recessed. Boy, Saab really don't want you to get in there do they? This is very gratifying to know that it is difficult to get into the inner workings of the key lock. > I tried one of those pin-sockets out, and I have to say, wasn't > impressed. The principle is fine, but you couldn't apply very > much torque through it. I thought not, but may have been worth a try in a desperate situation. The one I looked at appeared a bit flimsy when I tried it out on my thumb :) >> Brandon might find a similar process works to release his key, since it >> appears that the lock is not going far enough when he goes into reverse to >> retract the key. > > That's very true - I've managed to unstick several 900s in > exactly that way. It's amazing the number of gorilla mechanics > who try to force the lock (this is why I *hate* taking 900s for > MOTs). I learned after my first trip to a mechanic with my 900. I asked him "do you know about the key on Saabs?". He replied "yes" and rang me later to ask how to get the key out. I now say "you have to put it in reverse to get the key out" (which is usually replied with "Oh ... Erm ... Oh yeah .. I know"), or I just take it to my independent Saab specialist garage. Paul
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