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Key stuck in ignition - ON position
Started up the car today, only to find that I can't turn the key in the ignition anymore. To recap: key went in, rotated past ON to START (pushing against normal spring pressure), and then back to ON with the car now running. This is where the key is stuck - I can't turn or remove it from the cylinder.
Any tips to resolve it myself? I've tried wiggling and turning the steering wheel to unlock, but no luck. If I need to, should I call a locksmith or a Porsche mechanic? Car is currently off (stalled it to shut the engine off) and disconnected the battery. Last edited by FloydPink; 12-13-2024 at 06:19 PM.. |
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12-13-2024, 06:14 PM
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You’ll need to remove the ignition switch from the dash, sounds like the tab that interfaces with the switch broke off.
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12-14-2024, 04:37 AM
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Well, after letting the car sit for the past week I decided to give the key one last bout before taking it all apart this weekend. Sure enough, after a few minutes of wiggling, the key (sluggishly) turned back to the OFF position and I was able to remove it. Felt like twisting it in a jar of thick honey. I put the other key I have in the ignition and things turned freely.
Guessing I'll have to clean it out soon, but glad to be driving again... for now 
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12-20-2024, 08:21 PM
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This will come back to bite you again - and never at a convenient time.
Now you have the chance you should take the barrel out and to a locksmith (Porsche dealer would do same - they aren't locksmiths). They should be able to disassemble the barrel and sort it. Decades of wear and tear in a finely spec'd piece of gear. Prob worth cutting a couple of new keys at same time. Off the one that is working. Alan
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12-20-2024, 08:47 PM
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Thanks for the advice. I've been wanting one of those 917-style keys for a while anyways, now must be the time
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12-20-2024, 09:28 PM
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That key will be matched to your doors? Right?
Alan
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12-20-2024, 11:19 PM
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I'll make sure of it
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12-21-2024, 06:38 PM
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I recently took out the lock cylinder of my nephews car and brought it to a recommended locksmith. He charged 65 dollars to rebuild it and threw in a spare key. Took him one day.
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12-22-2024, 05:36 AM
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