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10 Aug 2018 15:39 #788633 by Michaud
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So I have a 1980 KZ250 and the key is stuck in the ignition. Does anyone have any idea on how I can pull it out without damaging anything.

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10 Aug 2018 18:39 #788643 by TexasKZ
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I would try some penetrating oil on the chance that crud or corrosion is the problem. A cheap and really effective solution is a 50/50 mixture of alto trans fluid and acetone.
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11 Aug 2018 03:21 - 11 Aug 2018 07:11 #788660 by martin_csr
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A lubricant should help. To remove the broken off piece I would try using two sharp, pointy tools. maybe a couple of single edge razor blades.

edit: was assuming the key is broken off. doh.


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11 Aug 2018 03:46 - 11 Aug 2018 03:53 #788661 by Scirocco
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A small fret saw blade should do the Job.





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11 Aug 2018 05:23 - 11 Aug 2018 05:23 #788663 by martin_csr
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Great pics. That's a nifty tool. Is that a locksmith specific tool?



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11 Aug 2018 05:26 #788664 by davido
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Is it broken off or just stuck?
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11 Aug 2018 07:00 #788668 by TexasKZ
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davido wrote: Is it broken off or just stuck?


The op says nothing about broken, so I assumed just stuck.
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11 Aug 2018 08:08 #788672 by slmjim+Z1BEBE
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If it's like a Z1 ignition switch, the switch can be separated from the lock cylinder, then the tumblers removed. That would free the key.

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11 Aug 2018 13:05 - 11 Aug 2018 13:05 #788684 by Scirocco
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martin_csr wrote:
Great pics. That's a nifty tool. Is that a locksmith specific tool?




A locksmith do the same job for 50 bucks. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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