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| Chris H. |
 Aug 24 2019, 03:28 PM
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Had the weirdest thing happen today...hoping someone knows a lot more than I do about the ignition tumbler/switch/etc.
Ran a bunch of errands in the 914, stopped at several places. At the last stop I came out to the car, inserted the key in the ignition switch, and it was like it was the wrong key. The mechanism did not push inward as usual, and the key would not turn at all no matter how much I messed with it. I've had the thing 17 years and never had an issue with the mechanism before, and it's the same key as always. I had to pull the switch out entirely (steering wheel off, etc) and pop out the lock to start it. Luckily I was only a few blocks from home. Anyone ever have this happen? Here are some pics of the whole mechanism. Anything missing or look weird?    Anyone know what that little pin is for? It was in the bottom of the cylinder  Hope someone knows how to fix this...is it possible the wafers got bent inside the key lock and it needs to be re-keyed? I'm at a loss... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached thumbnail(s)  
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Chris H. Ignition key just stopped working! Aug 24 2019, 03:28 PM
SirAndy Did you get into the wrong car?
:confused: Aug 24 2019, 03:30 PM Chris H. Unlikely Andy, but good thinking :D :idea: Aug 24 2019, 03:32 PM 76-914 Sounds like a wafer(s) went south. Good place to s... Aug 24 2019, 04:37 PM Chris H. Yeah that's what I'm thinking Kent. I hav... Aug 24 2019, 04:47 PM bbrock I think that pin is the suspect. I can't reme... Aug 24 2019, 05:19 PM Chris H. Interesting...I'll check that out Brent. Aug 24 2019, 05:32 PM
Chris H. So I cleaned it all up...there was some gunk in th... Aug 24 2019, 06:37 PM  |
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