Lame problem, need help!
Lame problem, need help!
Ok you know the spare key that came with the car thats only supposed to be used in emergencies? Well I used it and it BROKE OFF INSIDE THE IGNITION.
I haven't tried to get tweezers to pull it out yet, but I was hoping someone would have suggestion. I was thinking perhaps getting a vaccum with high suction and holding it up to the ignition hole and hoping that would get it, but I don't want to screw something up.
This is really lame. I NEVER expected this to happen. If anyone would help me out, that'd be great.
*EDIT*
It was the plastic key that could be used in emergencies, FYI. Those tools suggested by neutral MAY work though. Thanks for taking the time to look.
I haven't tried to get tweezers to pull it out yet, but I was hoping someone would have suggestion. I was thinking perhaps getting a vaccum with high suction and holding it up to the ignition hole and hoping that would get it, but I don't want to screw something up.
This is really lame. I NEVER expected this to happen. If anyone would help me out, that'd be great.
*EDIT*
It was the plastic key that could be used in emergencies, FYI. Those tools suggested by neutral MAY work though. Thanks for taking the time to look.
Last edited by Thassodar on April 1st, 2006, 4:22 am, edited 1 time in total.
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The vac idea might work and shouldn't hurt to try it. I've used this tool from Napa Auto parts with some success in removing the broken key tip enough to get a pair of tweezers or hemostats on it to fully extract.
Probably available at most autoparts stores. Here's the Napa link for more info. http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/N ... +Pick+Tool
Gotta be careful not to damage the lock. btw, If you have triple AAA svc. coverage, I think that type of svc. call is free or just a nominal fee.
Probably available at most autoparts stores. Here's the Napa link for more info. http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/N ... +Pick+Tool
Gotta be careful not to damage the lock. btw, If you have triple AAA svc. coverage, I think that type of svc. call is free or just a nominal fee.
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