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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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Lightbulb Removing key from ignition...

..while the engine is running? I was wondering if anyone has modified theirs to allow this?

Just seems like it'd be sorta handy. I've read of such ignition systems online. My friends Jeep Cherokee's ignition allows this.. but it is just from wear. It has proven handy on several occasions.

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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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Mine will do that If I start it with my wore-out stock key.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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a bunch of people have that "mod" it's pretty typical for high mileage vehicles
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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damn, I guess 160k isn't high enough.. ah well.. maybe one of these days. I wonder if there's a way to mod it..
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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mine does it and i have 165k miles on mine, dont roll it tho cuz u wont be able to shut it off
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Its fairly easy to do... Just wear out the key

Key on left, was easily removed from the ignition while running... Key on right - Works properly.

Get a remote car starter or a turbo timer if you want it to run without a key in the ignition...
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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hha like 2 days after i got my truck im driving it...and i went to turn on th ewipers, and my keys cam eout! I wa slike WTF!!!!!?? haha than i noticed i dont need em. SO now, I start the truck, take them out and put theim in the console. They anoy me when i drive cuz they hang down and make noise. So its better tha way. I scared the crap outa my girl after i new i could do it whenever i wanted. We were doin like 75 down the turnpike and i handed he rmy keys HAHAHAHA she flipped out
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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hha like 2 days after i got my truck im driving it...and i went to turn on th ewipers, and my keys cam eout! I wa slike WTF!!!!!?? haha than i noticed i dont need em. SO now, I start the truck, take them out and put theim in the console. They anoy me when i drive cuz they hang down and make noise. So its better tha way. I scared the crap outa my girl after i new i could do it whenever i wanted. We were doin like 75 down the turnpike and i handed he rmy keys HAHAHAHA she flipped out


That is too funny...

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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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im thinking about making it into a reality TV show haha. with a camera mounted on the dash. maybe that sounlds like a god idea cuz im drunk? i dunno.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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im thinking about making it into a reality TV show haha. with a camera mounted on the dash. maybe that sounlds like a god idea cuz im drunk? i dunno.
hehe.. that is quite possible. What would the show be about.. the reality of driving with no keys?

Whatcha drinkin anyway?
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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it would be peoples reactions when i throw the keys out the window haha. I just downed a 12 of miller light...now im onto crown and cokes
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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LOL now that would be pretty funny. Better than the crapola I remember on TV.. but I dunno, haven't had cable for a little over 2 years now.

Sounds good, think I am going to go pickup some Hefeweizen and lemons in a minute here.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyL
Its fairly easy to do... Just wear out the key

Key on left, was easily removed from the ignition while running... Key on right - Works properly.
That is one smoooth key. I have a few "spares" that I had TrueValue grind for me that never worked, I might try and make one...
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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i had toyota cut me a brand new key with the code off my passenger side lock cylinder. they key works perfectly everywhere and i can still take it out. my actual ignition is worn out.

to whoever said you wont be able to turn off the truck, jsut put a knife in there and turn/ voila!
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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I don't see why I wouldn't be able to shut it off.. I'm not going to start it up and leave the keys at home while I am wheelin... most of the time I'd leave them in.. just would like the option to remove them.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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Why not get one of those keychains that has a little button that you can pop off the rest of the keys, leaving the key in the ignition?
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam F
Why not get one of those keychains that has a little button that you can pop off the rest of the keys, leaving the key in the ignition?
Yeah I thought of that, but then I can't toss they keys in my wife's lap like Taco750 going down the freeway
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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I have a lock set I can sell you! As long as yours are the same as an '87 pickup (which I highly doubt).
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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its way to much fun to pull the keys out ;-)
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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very common problem with those Rice locks and a great deal of wear

my buddy starts his truck with a pair of duck bills
its funny to watch him do it when hes pissed.
hahaha takes him forever

and yes mine as well have fallen out while booning ...the first time scared the shat out of me..hahaha
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