Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 11:09:45 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: Stuck Key in C900
Brandon Thomas wrote: > I took my 88 900 classic in for inspection and emissions, (passed!). The 'tech' left > the key in the car which I didn't think much about, it was in visible sight and I was > just paying the bill and going to leave right away. > > I got home and now I can't get the key out! I think the tech must have tried to turn > it or remove it or something weird while he was testing the car, but either way, the > key won't come out. > > It will turn and start the car and everything else, but no matter what, it won't come > out. I tried some lubes to see if it was just sticking, but it feels like it's > 'locked' in, you know, before you put in in reverse to remove it. (Yes, I know about > that, I've had the car for a year now!) > > So, I've read the manual and have decided to remove the center console and get the > key out that way and also to see what is 'jamming' it up. However, the manual, > Bentley, indicates that I will need a 'special' tool to remove several of the bolts. > > Is it really a 'special' tool or just a deep-wall socket or something? Or is there a > 'home DYI fix for this? You'll need the 'special tool' for unbolting the alloy key housing from the car floor. It's a 3 notched socket, which you can make by cutting down a 12mm socket. All you do is remove about 1/2 of the socket circumference in three notches (look at the three point nuts, and you'll understand). Once you've removed it, you'll be able to access the reverse lock mechanism, and see what's wrong. -- Grunff
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