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Key stuck in ignition

  • 09-02-2011 5:01pm
    #1
    BlueDragon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 206 ✭✭


    My keys to a 01 ford mondeo were very worn and it was taking a while to get it to turn in the ignition so i got 2 new keys cut from my local ford garage and when i put my key in it worked perfect but i cant get it out.

    I tried with a little bit of force but it would not budge,
    It turns fine but i cant get it out at all at all.

    Is there any way to get it out without bringing it back to the garage?


Comments

  • #2
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Wiggle.


  • #3
    BlueDragon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 206 ✭✭BlueDragon


    Wiggling does nothing :(


  • #4
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,861 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Spray a tiny bit of wd40 in there. Then wiggle it a bit.


  • #5
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,762 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    Turn the steerin wheel left and right as your trying to take out the key and it should release the key.


  • #6
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Turn the steering wheel with it left to right while trying to wiggle the key. New keys can get a bit rough till they were down a bit.


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  • #7
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    BlueDragon wrote: »
    Wiggling does nothing :(
    Be subtle with it, imagine you're trying to pick a lock. Remember you have in, out, up, down, towards, away, work through all the different possibilities, try to visualise the key in the lock. Be patient.


  • #8
    BlueDragon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 206 ✭✭BlueDragon


    I managed to get it out with some Wd40,
    Thanks
    Will it damage the ignition if i keep wiggling it out every day?


  • #9
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    BlueDragon wrote: »
    I managed to get it out with some Wd40,
    Thanks
    Will it damage the ignition if i keep wiggling it out every day?
    Ultimately, yes. Does the second key stick? I'd bring the first one back to the garage.


  • #10
    BlueDragon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 206 ✭✭BlueDragon


    When he gave me the keys he said the keys were a little tight in the ignition.
    There's not much he can do besides replace the ignition is there?


  • #11
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    BlueDragon wrote: »
    When he gave me the keys he said the keys were a little tight in the ignition.
    There's not much he can do besides replace the ignition is there?
    He charged you for keys that work. On a more practical note, you could give them a light sandpapering.


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  • #12
    Hellrazer
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,885 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hellrazer


    Dont replace the ignition barrel.

    These always get stuck in the ignition if we dont rub them down enough when we cut them.

    Get a small file,feel the edges of the cuts and lightly file the sharp edges off--you`ll be sorted then.

    But the bloke that cut them should have done that for you.


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