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Old May 15, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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Inserted the key into the steering lock to unlock it. turned half way and the key came out. Cannot get the key back in and the steering is locked. At work right now and cant get home. Can anyone help?
 
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Old May 15, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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You could always grind of the little tit that sticks out of the key, that should let you insert in any position and remove it in any position.
 
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Hey,, did U get home Yet..
 
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Sorry to welcome you to the Forum under these conditions...hope you got home OK. I always worry about the lock engaging during flight!
 
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