Key can be removed while running

imactj2004

imactj2004

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Is there an electric switch that controls this or is it purely mechanical in the tumbler?


Check the video…vehicle can be running and in any gear, key can come out.
 

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The key and the cylinder are worn. You can rebuild the cylinder with a Dorman kit to solve half of the problem. Get a fresh key cut to correct the other half.
 
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Or just leave it like that...it doesn't hurt anything and can make for a fun prank with your buddies
 
As long as it won’t start with a screwdriver, it’s not really an issue. Many an old car from the 60s were like that.
 
Steel City 06 said:
Just DO NOT attempt to drive it with the key removed. Plenty of videos of people doing the same and the steering column locks up...
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The good news is that removing the key in the run position has no way to actuate the steering column lock. That mechanism is tied to the rotation of the cylinder.
 
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jjvw said:
The good news is that removing the key in the run position has no way to actuate the steering column lock. That mechanism is tied to the rotation of the cylinder.
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Aka, unless you also twist - this phenomenon makes zero sense and isn't likely to happen.
 
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rasband said:
Aka, unless you also twist - this phenomenon makes zero sense and isn't likely to happen.
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A long long time ago and for reasoning I don't recall, I decided to shift into neutral, step on the clutch and turn off the engine while rolling down the highway. The road took a turn and the steering wheel locked up as I began to follow the road. Now the car was headed towards the concrete wall lining the highway. Fortunately I quickly understood what was happening and started the engine so I could steer again.
 
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Ours comes right out without hardly any effort.
I find this to be somewhat useful since it allows us to unlock the glovebox and/or center console while stopped at a light, etc.
 
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