 How do I pull my ignition switch without a key? |
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| TravisNeff |
 Feb 17 2005, 06:12 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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I had my keys stolen some time back, and my car is garage art at the moment - but have to move it about 6 blocks to my new digs. How can I get the switch out, without the key to unlock the steering wheel pin thingy?
I am down to pulling the column out and taking it to a locksmith with a key blank I have, looking for the down and dirty for a quick move. |
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| sj914 |
Feb 17 2005, 06:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 20-August 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,053 |
Take outter door handle and have a key made from it.
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| TravisNeff |
Feb 17 2005, 06:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Damnit, that's too easy.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| markb |
Feb 17 2005, 06:21 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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It's usually best to use the passenger door lock. It gets used less than the drivers' door lock.
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| TravisNeff |
Feb 17 2005, 06:24 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I guess I will pull all the locks and give them to the locksmith, the car had been partially re-keyed sometime in it's life.
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| sj914 |
Feb 17 2005, 06:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 20-August 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,053 |
You'll find having a key made from the tumbler makes, the keys fit better. After years of use, those old keys get rounded and sometimes you have to kind of wiggle the old keys to work. At least on mine it did.
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| Joe Bob |
Feb 17 2005, 06:30 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
If you have AAA they will pay the costs if you submit the receipt or send one of thier guys out....
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| markb |
Feb 17 2005, 07:32 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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That's right! I forgot. If you have AAA, use them!! If you don't have AAA, get them! You're driving a 30 year old car, you're gonna need a tow someday. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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| iiibdsiil |
Feb 17 2005, 08:21 PM
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Needs Door Locks Group: Members Posts: 605 Joined: 19-November 03 From: Tampa / Boca Raton, FL Member No.: 1,362 |
AAA is a must have for every 914 owner. Better to call them at 2 oclock in the AM than a friend that isn't going to do jack other than wait with you for them to come.
I had a caliper that was seizing up on me one day, it was hotter than a mother out, so I was like "okay, I am waiting until I get under an over pass, so at least I in the shade. AAA takes FOREVER sometimes, but I had a good time watching traffic. I had a friend drop me off cigarettes on his way to work since I ran out. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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| URY914 |
Feb 17 2005, 08:29 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,634 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Its easy to pull the lock out of the column. An allen wrench and a screwdriver I think is all that is needed.
I had to do it one day at a race when I forgot the keys at home. Paul |
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| TravisNeff |
Feb 17 2005, 10:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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OK, spill the beans... how'd you do that? I have the SW off and the extra's off, but I can't figure it out.
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| URY914 |
Feb 18 2005, 10:27 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,634 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
You don't need to take the SW off but it will make it easier to get to. There is a plastic cover under the column which is held on with allen headed bolt. You need to almost be on your back looking up at the column. Remove the bolt. From there the lock and switch is exposed. There is a small set screw that holds the lock cylinder in place. Remove the screw, slide the cylinder out. The actual switch is under the lock cylinder. Only the tip of the key turns the switch to start the car. Once the lock cylinder is removed you can start the car with a flat blade screwdriver. Once you've done this a few times you could easily steal a 914 in about 3 minutes. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) Paul |
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