I'm going to assume that you are pushing the release button on the
lock mechanism.
That's probably what's broken.
Penetrating oil, not WD40.
On Jul 15, 2008, at 2:10 PM, mgbnutt@aol.com wrote:
> Help!? My ignition key is stuck and I am at a loss as to?how
> proceed.?Should I force it?? Do I need to take the lock apart?? I
> assume some piece of 30+ year old zinc has corroded to dust and now
> the key is stuck in the "ON" position.? At least the column?is
> unlocked and I can start the car, but I won't be able to turn it off
> and get the key out.
>
> I seem to remember reading something in more than one book about not
> lubricating the ignition lock...is that true, or can I squirt some
> WD40 in there?
>
> Any suggestions welcome!
> Thanks,
> donny v
> '78 MGB
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