Boken key
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Gilbert Az
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Boken key
Does anyone know how to get a broken key out of the ignition. I cant get anything in there to grab it. I tried to tke it out but it eem like it is riveted on to the steering colum. I can still turn the ingnition, but I don't want to leave it like that,
#7
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Posts: 1,756
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes
on
6 Posts
One of those strong pickup tool magnets might work. I have one at home. It's about the size of a 5/8" nut, and will lift 8 pounds. That may work (if your key will stick to a magnet, that is).
Other than that... a dental pick, maybe?
Other than that... a dental pick, maybe?
Last edited by GSGALLANT; 01-30-2008 at 06:32 AM.
Trending Topics
#13
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Gilbert Az
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My 16 year old did it, so he probably did see a girl and broke it off. I was trying to figure out how to get the igniton out, it seems to be riveted on the steering colum.
#14
Registered User
There is a dimple on the ignition assembly in line with the lock cylinder. You push in with a small pointy tool and then pull the cylinder out completely. That makes micro surgery easier. Depending on what vehicle you have, it might be easy or difficult to get the necessary plastic pieces removed to get at the dimple. You don't have to remove the ignition assembly though.
Last edited by misterzee; 01-31-2008 at 03:48 AM.
#15
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Mid-Missouri
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Depending on how much key is exposed...is there any way to put a dab of superglue or JB Weld on the short end of a very small allen wrench and bonding it to the key remnant? Once bonded hold down the key release, gently wiggle the steering wheel and pull on the allen wrench? (You would certainly compound the problem if any adhesive bonded the key to the cylinder mechanism.)
Option 2...call a locksmith and ask him if there was a good time for you to stop by his shop to have him do his magic...ask in advance what something like that would cost...definitely don't have him come to your location and incur a service call fee. Good luck.
Option 2...call a locksmith and ask him if there was a good time for you to stop by his shop to have him do his magic...ask in advance what something like that would cost...definitely don't have him come to your location and incur a service call fee. Good luck.
#16
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Gilbert Az
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think once I get the cylinder out I should ba able to get it. There isn't any piece sticking out. Our maintenance guy at work has a key extractor that I am going to try.
#17
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Halifax, NS, Canada
Posts: 844
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
get a tube of quiksteel, rub some grease on the cylinder around the key (don't get any on the key!), and squish the quiksteel on there. stick a washer or something in it for a handy pulling handle
the grease will prevent the quiksteel from bonding to the cylinder, but it'll bond to the key. it'll be hard enough to pull out in about twenty minutes.
the grease will prevent the quiksteel from bonding to the cylinder, but it'll bond to the key. it'll be hard enough to pull out in about twenty minutes.
#18
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Manhattan IL
Posts: 476
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the PO broke a key off in the ignition and in the tailgate
i noticed that there is a weak spot in my key so i have to get a new one every year or so to prevent this from happening in my door
i noticed that there is a weak spot in my key so i have to get a new one every year or so to prevent this from happening in my door
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
83yotastockR
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
11
11-10-2015 06:54 AM
zombie_barbarossa
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
3
10-02-2015 10:54 PM
PNW94Runner
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
3
09-29-2015 02:55 PM