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Re: [T3] ignition key


on 26/7/2002 3:39 PM, cesaro suma at cesarosumability@hotmail.com wrote:

> if i twist the key just
> right i hear something spring out hard (the steering lock?) and then it
> comes out. could it be a lost spring on the brass keyway, so it is not
> returning and letting the key out? i can get it out so its drivable but i
> would like it to be smooth. do you guys think i need a new tumbler or
> something, or is it fixable?

I had the same sort of thing with mine, the steering lock wasn't clicking
all the way back in the ignition off position, and the key wouldn't come
out. I just took the whole lock assembly out and put some new grease in
there and that fixed it.

HTH,
Ben Doughney

'75 1200L
'63 1200 - Ringo
'71 1600TL

http://members.tripod.com/~superkafer/ 


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