mechanical key stuck in intelligent key slot!

SouthArk370Z · 08-21-2018, 09:24 AM

As per Jayhovah, some pics might help.

IIRC, there is at least one spring-loaded "retainer" inside the port that you could be hung up in. You may be able to poke a small screwdriver or similar in there to take any pressure off the key.

Edit: As per axmea?'s comment below, it would be better to use non-conductive tools.

axmea? · 08-21-2018, 06:05 PM

Avoid using any metal tool. McGyver the darn thing. Use 2pcs. of a hotel card key cut 0.5 inch on the long side of the card.
An old credit card will work too . Slide one above the key and another one underneath. Let us know if this works.

08-21-2018, 09:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	As per Jayhovah, some pics might help. IIRC, there is at least one spring-loaded "retainer" inside the port that you could be hung up in. You may be able to poke a small screwdriver or similar in there to take any pressure off the key. Edit: As per axmea?'s comment below, it would be better to use non-conductive tools. wideglideleon likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 08-21-2018 at 09:23 PM.

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53243	Avoid using any metal tool. McGyver the darn thing. Use 2pcs. of a hotel card key cut 0.5 inch on the long side of the card. An old credit card will work too . Slide one above the key and another one underneath. Let us know if this works. SouthArk370Z and sx moneypit like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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