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Old 01-05-2010 | 10:59 AM
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the stupid key broke off in the ignition tumbler. about half of it is in there. the good news is that i can put the rest of the key in and turn it to start the car. does anyone have any ideas how to get the tip out or to even get the tumbler itself out.
 
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Old 01-05-2010 | 11:09 AM
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Old 01-05-2010 | 06:36 PM
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its an '03-had the underside of the dash apart far enough to get the tumbler mech. loose but not enough room to get it out without having to take half the dashboard apart. figure it has to come out somehow if it ever had to be replaced- not paying some guy $100+ to pick out the piece or even to replace the thing when i can easilly do it myself. figured it would be easier to work on out of the car- was just wondering if anyone knew how they come out- currently looking for broken key tools
 
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