Broken key

[backtrail69]

That is where my honda key comes in...key to by dads 91 Honda Civic...

[MikeE30325i]

Yeah, I use my keys as tools also.. and I don't know why I am always compelled to use the most important keys (car and house) to do my prying tasks. I've never broken a key in this manner, however, I am also attentive to how hard I am turning it. So if a lock sticks or is tough, I am likely to jiggle the key a little bit instead of forcing it.

ah i was prying like you would with a crowbar. and the 21 year old, brittle as all hell key, just let go. tried everything to get the key back together or working.

the only method i didnt try was putting the broken part into the lock and using the plastic part + small amount of key and turning it. but then i couldnt get the broken part back out.

[Digitalwave]

I had the tumbler go bad in my car that caused it to be parked for a couple weeks.

The tumbler on my E36 went out last week. I took the ignition switch out of the column and I can start my car with a screwdriver now. Ghetto, I know, but at least you still need the key in the ign to start the car because of EWS. I need to get to the dealer to order the new part...

[rThor432]

I broke my only key off in the ignition. So the car drove, but I couldnt lock it.

Left it like that for about 6 months.

My starter went bad two days before Christmas in a parking garage by a mall. I didnt have anything to tap-start it so I waited until Christmas day to come back and do the job.

[T3rd Ferguson]

is it the tumbler thats broken when i can take the key in and out of my car while driving down the road?

[Digitalwave]

Yeah, most likely.

[rThor432]

Or the key is really worn down. My dad's Trooper key is worn down so that you can remove it while driving. I dont really understand how it still functions, but whatever.

[moatilliatta]

i had a key brake while ryding my bike.. now i have a flip key... ;)

[smooth]

How do you guys break keys ??

I tried to pry a relay out last week :D

[Julien]

mine broke int he ignition of the 325ic... i could still start it though. Took a small drill bit to get it out.

[turbo_negro69]

I tried to pry a relay out last week :D

I open beer with my keys:)