key broke in ignition

[teckman02]

well the other day i broke my key in the ignition i have a new key blanke on order i should get it in one day this week any ideas on how to get the old key out ... i hope that i can use some tweezers or smething to pull it out but i have a bad feeling that will not work any ideas ... it has been fun starting it having to hold the fob in just the right spot for the immobilizer to work



what did i do to the jeep gods to hate me this month

 

[LibertyTC]

Wow that *****. How the heck you break the key, with your knee or something more exciting?
I would try to use two larger sewing needles and tweezer to try to pull it out.
Or stop at a locksmith if wedged in there, they may be able to assist better.

 

[teckman02]

How the heck you break the key

how did i break the key? lets just say i have been under a lot of stress this past few weeks

 

[LibertyTC]

In other words, the Jeep God's had nothing to do with it...but you did!
Hope you get it out..hope you have a better week ahead...

 

[teckman02]

well at badlands i over heated and broke a CV and then last wednesday my idler pulley faied and tossed the belt

 

[Dave]

Powerful magnet? They make some for marine use that will pull 10-15 pounds.

Just an off the wall thought.

Dave

 

[LibertyTC]

powerful magnet on ignition, not sure if that would be a good idea or not...

 

[ridenby]

JB weld what is left of key to switch,carry the unlocker deal with you.

 

[teckman02]

i thought about that i have a few old computer hard drives laying around that have some strong magnets in them

 

[LibertyTC]

I wonder if the magnet could effect the sentry system some how?
One thing is for sure a locksmith has fine picks to probably get it out.

 

[teckman02]

well it will be a few days before i get the blank comes in the mail maybe troy will leave some input

 

[hyde]

I always thought the newer keys were cheaply made compared the older ones. Sorry to hear this, it *****!

 

[kb0nly]

Magnet wouldn't work...

The keys are chrome plated brass... Non-Magnetic... Just tried mine, magnet won't stick to them. Besides the magnet wouldn't be able to just hold the key.

I'm betting some fine pointed picks could get it out. I have some dental picks i use for working on surface mount electronics, i bet one of the hook shaped ones could grab it and pop it out enough to get a needle nose pliers on it.

 

[Marlon_JB2]

I always thought the newer keys were cheaply made compared the older ones. Sorry to hear this, it *****!

Chrysler keys haven't changed in construction since 1994. (The actual metal portion)

 

[Dave]

Magnet wouldn't work...

I'm betting some fine pointed picks could get it out. I have some dental picks i use for working on surface mount electronics, i bet one of the hook shaped ones could grab it and pop it out enough to get a needle nose pliers on it.

I think this sounds like the best thing to try.

Dave

 

[kb0nly]

I just used some of the small picks i have to remove a broken key from a cabinet lock today, odd coincidence after discussing the possibility here.

Worked good... Took the pick and put the point up against the key and tapped it lightly with the handle of a screwdriver, the pick is hardened steel so i dug into the key, then i just pryed on it and the key popped out about one step of the tumblers, then i had enough to grab with a small needle nose and it came right out.

 

[LibertyTC]

I am waiting to hear back from Teckman02, to hear if he got the key out, by any method mentioned, or maybe by some fluke like a good ole wad of week old jawbreaker gum. LOL