[AdoboMiata]

My master key broke (which happens to be the only key I had for the miata) and a locksmith made a new copy. Apparently, the new copy isn't as great. It is completely stuck in my ignition. Anyone could help me remove this? I could start my car but when it cranks, it over cranks to the point where you hear scratching sounds. When that happens I force the key back down a bit so it could run. Lmk asap.. I hate this Lol. The new copy kind of bent. I don't want to twist it any more or else it will snap..


FML

 

[drkknt05]

Wd-40?

 

[glassjaw]

new lock cylinder? just pull it out and get the doors rekeyed

 

[dingo7]

go to mazda and let them make one off of the vin

 

[AdoboMiata]

go to mazda and let them make one off of the vin

will I need to bring title, registration, etc etc?? lol

 

[grueinthebox]

They've been ok with just my insurance card (w/ vin) in the past. Actually need to go get one made for this car. The OE keys seem to hold up better than regular key blanks you get elsewhere.

 

[AdoboMiata]

I'll see what I can do...

 

[AdoboMiata]

Still can't get it out. I pulled off the steering wheel and all that blah blah.. Now I am stuck with the key stuck on ACC and won't go to lock position

 

[JO]

i'd remove the ignition switch itself till i removed the key....
just park ur car in a very safe place.

 

['lilRedRide]

Are you pushing in?


You're at the point now where it's broken either way so push in firmly and turn it off, you may get lucky and it'll turn off without much issue or it'll finish tearing **** up inside.

:dunno:

You'll tear up the key or the wafers in the lock or both, don't worry about fuckin' anything else up.

 

[AdoboMiata]

i'd remove the ignition switch itself till i removed the key....
just park ur car in a very safe place.

It's parking in my drive way for now..

Are you pushing in?


You're at the point now where it's broken either way so push in firmly and turn it off, you may get lucky and it'll turn off without much issue or it'll finish tearing **** up inside.

:dunno:

You'll tear up the key or the wafers in the lock or both, don't worry about fuckin' anything else up.

I tried pushing it in a shutting it off. no luck....

 

[AdoboMiata]

This is a 92 miata.. manual trans

 

[freshbuzz]

Have you tried moving the steering wheel/any wires under the steering column?

 

[BCA]

Have a look here;

http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=54123

You can remove the cream/white bit easy enough to turn the thing off properly whilst you assess it all/ work out what to do. If you just unscrew it you can get it free enough to be able to put another key/ a screwdriver into it/whatever to turn it off properly. I'd have a look to see if you've got the same issue I had, but in a different place... Good luck.

 

[AdoboMiata]

Have you tried moving the steering wheel/any wires under the steering column?

Yes. The steering wheel isn't locked whatsoever.

Have a look here;

http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=54123

You can remove the cream/white bit easy enough to turn the thing off properly whilst you assess it all/ work out what to do. If you just unscrew it you can get it free enough to be able to put another key/ a screwdriver into it/whatever to turn it off properly. I'd have a look to see if you've got the same issue I had, but in a different place... Good luck.

I forgot to mention, its a 1992 miata. Manual Transmission.

 

[AdoboMiata]

Wd-40?

From what I heard and read, it's not good to use lube for the key because it leaves mess and gunk.

 

[BCA]

Adobe, it'll be the same set up... Have a look!

 

[G Raymond]

you might be able to have a key made from the glovebox lock. I would wd-40 it, forget the "mess and gunk" your bloddy key is stuck probably because of the same thing

 

[AdoboMiata]

^I still would need to get the key off lol. I tried wd-40, won't budge.

 

['lilRedRide]

you might be able to have a key made from the glovebox lock. I would wd-40 it, forget the "mess and gunk" your bloddy key is stuck probably because of the same thing

Glove box lock has a third of the wafers and can be opened with just about any Mazda key and some semi-violent shaking, same with the console lock. Passenger door lock has the key code.

Grab it with some vice grips, really close to the face of the lock and twist.

Don't be a pussy, it's already broken!!!

Worst case is you buy a new lock assembly and fix it which guess what, is where you are right now.