urbanangler1990 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 hey guys i have a situation here and am wondering if anyone can help, my car key broke in the ignition, and the small top half peice is stuck in it, we currently use the bottom half and can start up the car that way, but this is no resoulution to the problem, does anyone know any keysmiths or anyone who can take this piece out of the ignition for cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 a really long tiny magnet? or something along those lines that would fit into the ignition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimca11 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 What kind of car? you could try a very small drop of instant glue either on the key stub or small probe, let it cure and carefully try to pull it out. GM cars are fairly simple and a dealer can remove the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 a really long tiny magnet? or something along those lines that would fit into the ignition? The last time i checked, magnets don't work too well on brass eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanangler1990 Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 ford , 99 mecury cougar, thats an interesting idea with the glue, we've been through this before and the ford guys charge a bundle for a new key, and a locksmith to take it out is like 100 bux, but the glue idea sounds interesting thnx where can we get a magnet like that? would it be strong enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I think it would be cheaper and faster just to get an ignition switch from a wrecker. You'll have 2 keys to deal with, but still not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carp-starter Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 In my Honda, when I put the key in I must then push the key in to turn it into the correct slot - radio only of ignition. Since you can turn the bottom part of the key and start the car, is it not possible for you to do the same thing if you were to use a small pair of pointed pliers? If you can, you should then be able to turn the key with the pliers into the proper slot to pull the key out. carp-starter - good luck these American car dealers are smart. Since the manufacturers are losing money by the ton, they might as well charge you an arm and a leg for a spare set of keys. All I have to do is go to Honda dealer with my key number or have a key cut and get a replacement. A hardware store is also OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishHeadRic Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Alex, Magnets won't work! Keys are usually aluminum or brass, none of which will attract a magnet. Have you tried just a little dab of crazy glue? FHR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonfisher Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Or just leave it in there. Car starts and turns off, no big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Had the same thing happen to me...do you have CAA on that vehicle? When it happened to me, they sent a locksmith out, who managed to take out the broken off piece, but me a new key roadside and I was on my way in 45 minutes. Now I get new keys cut when I notice wear on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsmith2k Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 had the same thing happen with my mustang back in the day.. i just took two paper clips, wedged them in and pulled the rest of the key out.. actually happened twice, second time i was able to pull it out with some small tweezers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Use the superglue drop on the end of you half of the key, just don't too much on or the whole thing will get stuck. I have done this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robak Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Take a large jig hook,the thinner the wire the better, straighten it out. Stick it in your ignition and use the barb to catch the piece that is stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 if the super glue does'nt work.. probably will [ it worked on the storage compartment in my boat] . Go to an autoparts shop that sells Blue Streak { this the only manufacturer that makes this switch other than the OE} Benson' Auto Parts, Auto Parts Extra , sell Blue Streak have them order part # US280L .. lock cylinder and key .. a realitavely easy job to do.. swap the parts yourself. out the door should cost you no more than 79.99 --85.00 plus taxes. go to the wreckers for about 50.00$ I sell parts for a living ... I run into problems like yours regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 So, how did you make out? What worked for you in the end??? Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanangler1990 Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 (edited) thnx guys for all ur input, CCMT no we dont have CAA, how much did that cost u though? a bundle i bet drop of glue sounds like it should work but my mom says what if i mess it up and the whole thing gets stuck and so on, but i tell her a little drop cant get it stuck so u cant pull it out with force We havent decided yet what to do, but i will try the jig thing, and the paper clippers or tweezers tommorow, thnx yall, ill yet you know what happens when it happens thnx Edited October 5, 2007 by urbanangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Here's the real answer. The same thing happened to me several years ago, and here's what I did. I went to a buddies house who has a stick welding machine. He set the machine at a very low amperage, grounded the steering column and then touched the rod to the broken key. He didn't strike an arc because of the low amperage. Instead he welded the rod to the key, and then proceeded to pull it out while it was stuck to the key. Worked like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsn Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Try the bait needle I gave you to hook onto the broken part and see if you can drag it out that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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