I have a 91 164L with almost 150K on it. I got back to the car on my way home, unlocked it like normal (key is fine), but could not get the key fully into the ignition.
It slides halfway in and seems to hit a solid obstruction. I have always been able to take the key out when the car is running, and this has led me to remove the key in a simultaneous pulling and rotating motion. Could this action have placed the ignition switch into such a orientation that the key is obstructed?
I tried lubricating the switch and poking around with some hex keys this morning with no luck, I will try again tonight.
Otherwise if the ignition switch is stuck how easy is it to disassemble the steering column, release the steering lock, and hotwire the car so i can get it home for further attention?
It slides halfway in and seems to hit a solid obstruction. I have always been able to take the key out when the car is running, and this has led me to remove the key in a simultaneous pulling and rotating motion. Could this action have placed the ignition switch into such a orientation that the key is obstructed?
I tried lubricating the switch and poking around with some hex keys this morning with no luck, I will try again tonight.
Otherwise if the ignition switch is stuck how easy is it to disassemble the steering column, release the steering lock, and hotwire the car so i can get it home for further attention?