Put wrong key in ignition, now it is stuck
#1
Put wrong key in ignition, now it is stuck
I have 3 928's and was having an issue with my power seat, I put the key in the ignition and I realized that I put the key to my other 928 into ignition, so now it is stuck. I turned it about halfway up and it won't go back to the original position so I can take it out? Any suggestions? Did I totally screw myself? Thanks for your help.
#4
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You should keep your 928 keys on completely different key chains and put a body colored band around the base of the key next to the key head so you won't EVER do that again!
I have 10 928s (9 of which require keys) and they are each properly color coded and each have a different keychain so that does not happen! UGH!
Good luck, and sorry I don't have any constructive ideas on how to rectify your current situation.
I have 10 928s (9 of which require keys) and they are each properly color coded and each have a different keychain so that does not happen! UGH!
Good luck, and sorry I don't have any constructive ideas on how to rectify your current situation.
#5
Nordschleife Master
My 85 Euro has two red keys, one is hatch, and other the rest, so about half the time I stick in the wrong key and it won't turn. The problem as I guess at it, is that yours turned a little and got to some won't go back stage.
Repeating the caveat, wait for better advice.
Wiggle gently with a purpose.
As I understand it the lock has wafers of different offsets to match the cuts on the key so that when the key is in, some part of the wafers all are aligned sticking up the same amount, otherwise they catch on something and/or don't engage the turning portion of the lock. What I am guessing is that one or more of the cuts on your key either match the real key or are close and that allowed part of the key to turn, but the rest were not close matches so full movement was prevented. When the key moved the little bit and stopped those parts got stuck (out of alignment) with the return spring pressure holding the wafers against some internal bit so they don't freely move. Wiggle with that in mind.
Repeating the caveat, wait for better advice.
Wiggle gently with a purpose.
As I understand it the lock has wafers of different offsets to match the cuts on the key so that when the key is in, some part of the wafers all are aligned sticking up the same amount, otherwise they catch on something and/or don't engage the turning portion of the lock. What I am guessing is that one or more of the cuts on your key either match the real key or are close and that allowed part of the key to turn, but the rest were not close matches so full movement was prevented. When the key moved the little bit and stopped those parts got stuck (out of alignment) with the return spring pressure holding the wafers against some internal bit so they don't freely move. Wiggle with that in mind.
#6
You should keep your 928 keys on completely different key chains and put a body colored band around the base of the key next to the key head so you won't EVER do that again!
I have 10 928s (9 of which require keys) and they are each properly color coded and each have a different keychain so that does not happen! UGH!
Good luck, and sorry I don't have any constructive ideas on how to rectify your current situation.
I have 10 928s (9 of which require keys) and they are each properly color coded and each have a different keychain so that does not happen! UGH!
Good luck, and sorry I don't have any constructive ideas on how to rectify your current situation.
#7
Problem solved, my brother in law is a locksmith. He sprayed wd40 inside the cylinder, then he shook the key up and down as fast as he could for about 30 seconds, and it came right now. Thank the good Lord.
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Richard Hughes (02-01-2020)
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I gotta throw this out there because you were working on your car too, if your car's an auto, make sure it's in "Park" otherwise it won't let go the key.
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"Tension" on the steering sometimes makes the lock hard to turn. Once in a while, especially when working on the car engine off, I pull on the steering wheel and feel the steering lock engage. Before the lock will move, tension needs to come off the wheel.
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#12
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Anybody have some suggestion for future instances using something other than WD40?
I've got a can that looks like lighter fluid, but its graphite in some totally evaporates solvent.
I've got a can that looks like lighter fluid, but its graphite in some totally evaporates solvent.
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I use Tri-Flow for locks. Bought it from a locksmith, if that makes it more 'legit'.
http://www.triflowlubricants.com/pro...ntaerosol.html
http://www.triflowlubricants.com/pro...ntaerosol.html
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I have 3 928's and was having an issue with my power seat, I put the key in the ignition and I realized that I put the key to my other 928 into ignition, so now it is stuck. I turned it about halfway up and it won't go back to the original position so I can take it out? Any suggestions? Did I totally screw myself? Thanks for your help.