Stuck key

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Stuck key

10 Aug 2018 15:39
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So I have a 1980 KZ250 and the key is stuck in the ignition. Does anyone have any idea on how I can pull it out without damaging anything.

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Re: Stuck key

10 Aug 2018 18:39
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I would try some penetrating oil on the chance that crud or corrosion is the problem. A cheap and really effective solution is a 50/50 mixture of alto trans fluid and acetone.
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Re: Stuck key

11 Aug 2018 03:21 - 11 Aug 2018 07:11
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A lubricant should help. To remove the broken off piece I would try using two sharp, pointy tools. maybe a couple of single edge razor blades.

edit: was assuming the key is broken off. doh.


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Re: Stuck key

11 Aug 2018 03:46 - 11 Aug 2018 03:53
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A small fret saw blade should do the Job.





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Re: Stuck key

11 Aug 2018 05:23 - 11 Aug 2018 05:23
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Great pics. That's a nifty tool. Is that a locksmith specific tool?



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Re: Stuck key

11 Aug 2018 05:26
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Is it broken off or just stuck?
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Re: Stuck key

11 Aug 2018 07:00
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davido wrote: Is it broken off or just stuck?

The op says nothing about broken, so I assumed just stuck.
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Re: Stuck key

11 Aug 2018 08:08
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If it's like a Z1 ignition switch, the switch can be separated from the lock cylinder, then the tumblers removed. That would free the key.

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Re: Stuck key

11 Aug 2018 13:05 - 11 Aug 2018 13:05
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martin_csr wrote:
Great pics. That's a nifty tool. Is that a locksmith specific tool?



A locksmith do the same job for 50 bucks. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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