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This particular key is infact non magnetic.
I tested it with the remaining key i have.
Dont have much on today so decided i will waste an hr or 2 and have another go at it.
I dont "need" the ignition barrel as its push start anyway so may just pull the barrel out and get the left overs out that way.
Will keep you informed.
Got motivated today.
Tig gas turned on, old alan key, couple misses :), Few resharpens and wallah.
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Pulled barrel out and finally got that pesky bit of key i have been wanting out for months.
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Now off to the local key dood with barrel in hand and old parts of the key.
Might rip out the steering lock then put the barrel in just for looks, i run a push button start anyway.
Main reason i wanted this key out was for the doors in the event my central locking does not work..... like now lol.
Anyway problem solved.
Thankyou for the help everyone.
Wow, that looks like fun. Usually takes me around 5 minutes with nothing more than a sharpened centre punch and a hammer to remove the bolts, they're quite soft...
I enjoy welding far more than i do swingin hammers. Might even weld a small nut back onto said bolts and reuse them.Quote:
Originally Posted by bee utey
Glad you were successful daminkQuote:
Originally Posted by DAMINK
The rego safety check (annual "pink slip" in NSW) should check for correct operation of steering lock - I would think that this is rarely done, but ....
Thanks 87County
My problem is when i took the piece of key out i basically activated the lock again.
Now i need a key in there again to unlock it where as before i could just leave the ignition in the on position and pull the remainder of the key out.
I assumed the steering lock was purely an anti theft device?
Yes that is so, the safety issue arises in the matter of its being kept out of engagement by the key. In the past crashes did occur when the steering lock engaged whilst the car was being driven - I would think fairly rarely.Quote:
Originally Posted by DAMINK
As I posted - most inspecting mechanics (technicians?) wouldn't be aware of it these days.
If I was faced with your situation where the key does nothing, I think would be removing the steering lock altogether
Nah, don't be a tightwad..... Zip down to local fastener supplier or bunnies, and pick up bolts without the shear head!!Quote:
Originally Posted by DAMINK
Dollar saved is a dollar earned in my eyes. Tightwad perhaps.......Quote:
Originally Posted by Gumnut
I have the old bolts and have loads of old nuts. A quick tack and i have shear bolts again.
Spend $12 for a replacement key. Works perfect.
Pulled the steering lock out of the barrel so thats no longer a safety issue.
Tacked the locking/locating pin back in place.
Tacked on a few nuts to the old bolts and cranked on them until the tacks broke.
Reinstalled and bobs your uncle.
An ignition that looks like it works yet does absolutely nothing :)
