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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ how do i remove the ignition key switch tumbler?

Posted by: jdlmodelt Jan 14 2013, 07:36 PM

The PO broke the key off in the tumbler of the ignition. How do I remove the tumbler and/or the broken off key. It's down in there a bit. I can see it but would not be able to grip with needle nose.
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Posted by: 914Sixer Jan 14 2013, 09:21 PM

Try some dental picks. You might be able to get one on both sides and bring the key out. The other option even though it sounds silly, get a STRONG magnet along with the dental picks.

Posted by: jdlmodelt Jan 15 2013, 07:10 AM

QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jan 14 2013, 08:21 PM)

Try some dental picks. You might be able to get one on both sides and bring the key out. The other option even though it sounds silly, get a STRONG magnet along with the dental picks.

It's interesting that when I use the local search engine on 914world I can't find what I am looking for but when I use the google search engine world wide, I find the link back here on 914world that I was hoping to find. There is a GREAT posting on here about all the lock tumblers on the 914.
http://www.914world.com/specs/rekey.php

Posted by: SLITS Jan 15 2013, 11:49 AM

http://www.914world.com/specs/late_ignition_switch.php

Posted by: 904svo Jan 15 2013, 01:46 PM

If the steering wheel is not in the lock position, you can do it the hard way.
Remove the steering wheel then the turn signal/head light switch them remove the two screws holding down the ignition switch and remove it. theres a small hole in
the back of the switch assy that will let you push out the key.