Date: 4 Feb 2005 22:40:15 GMT From: "J.S.User" <Usernospamer.com> Subject: Re: 88 900 Turbo - key stuck in ignition
Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> wrote in news:36fs97F4vrpdsU1nospamvidual.net: > On 3 Feb 2005 22:33:41 GMT, J.S.User <Usernospamer.com> wrote: >> My daughter's 88 900 turbo will not let you take the key out of the >> ignition. The car goes into reverse (5-speed stick), but the >> interlock to let you turn the key all the way to "off" seems to be >> stuck, busted, or just plain damn cranky. The key turns as far as >> the accessory position, but no further. > > Yup. > >> I have not begun the disassembly process yet - I'll be doing that >> this weekend. Any easy way to fix this? Anything to watch out for? >> Any way to just disable the damn interlock? > > The interlock mechanism will be obvious once you get the cover off > from the area. From memory, remove the rubber boot and take out the > screws there. At some point, you need a "special tool" to remove some > nuts in this process - if so, start with a 12mm, six point socket and > remove the flats on 3 of those sides. > > The interlock mechanism is driven by a gear mechanism on the part > your key turns, moves a fork out of the way of the shifter, and vice > versa. Should make sense once you see it. If you're anywhere near > Milwaukee, I have a socket that's already cut down (and I know where > it is!!!). > > Dave Hinz > Dave Thanks for the kind offer. Unfortunately (in more ways than one), I'm in the central NC area, so I'll either have to make my own or do without. I've always thought companies that used some stupid shaped screw, bolt, or nut fastener that requires an "available in only one place on the planet" tool should be taken out and shot, or at least made to spend eternity in purgatory with a philips head screwdriver and nothing but hex bolts as far as the eye can see. No reason for it (other than job security for the mechanics). I have yet to find an instance where a screw with an odd-sized torx (or robertson drive or hex head or ...) could not really be replaced by a simple slotted or phillips. I just tried the shift-and-jiggle to no avail. Normally, if you move the shift around while you're twisting the key you can feel somehting at least bumping up against the key cylinder. Nada. As far as the key is concerned, there is no "off" position. That's as far as it wants to go. So... I'll start the disassembly process tomorrow. If I get stuck, and can't get the motherforker off then I'll buy her a hat to put over the key. I'll let you folks know how I fare. thanks so much! jeff
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