Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2005 23:24:48 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: 88 900 Turbo - key stuck in ignition
J.S.User wrote: > My daughter's 88 900 turbo will not let you take the key out of the > ignition. The car goes into reverse (5-speed stick), but the interlock to > let you turn the key all the way to "off" seems to be stuck, busted, or > just plain damn cranky. The key turns as far as the accessory position, > but no further. > > I have not begun the disassembly process yet - I'll be doing that this > weekend. Any easy way to fix this? Anything to watch out for? Any way to > just disable the damn interlock? First, don't give up trying to remove the key yet - fixing this will be a whole lot easier if you can get the key out. Try this: Hold the key with one hand, pushing it down and turning it towards "off" gently. Now grab the gear stick, and put it into 5th, then reverse. Wiggle it around in reverse while applying gentle pressure to the key. Keep trying for at least half an hour ;-) The alternative involves a fiddly removal (because of the key) of the lock mechanism, and drilling out of the cylinder. It'll take you half a day easy. Let us know how you go. -- Grunff
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