Key stuck in spare tire crank lock!!

[Stewthebassman]

Edit: SOLVED!!

What a piece of garbage! Help!

Key won't come out or even turn.

Argh!

That's WD-40 making it shine.

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[Dr_Strangelove]

I'm just spitballing here to try and help; have you tried pushing the key as well as pulling the key while you twist it? You may need to put the tumbler in a vice or something so you can get some better leverage in your "wiggling action." Would be a shame to cut it...

 

[Sped68]

If it’s like my motorcycle cap it needs to be installed in place before the key can come out. Or you need to figure out if you need to squeeze the lock together like suggested to pull the key out

 

[Stewthebassman]

Thanks Doc, yeah it's immobile in there. I've held the lock assembly in pliers.

 

[Stewthebassman]

I'll give it a whirl!

If it’s like my motorcycle cap it needs to be installed in place before the key can come out. Or you need to figure out if you need to squeeze the lock together like suggested to pull the key out

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

Thanks Doc, yeah it's immobile in there. I've held the lock assembly in pliers.

IIRC the whole exposed cylinder turns. Hold just the weather flap.

 

[Stewthebassman]

The key just won't come out of the barrel.

Guess I'll take it to the "Ford Store" and see what the technician says.

 

[canyonslicker]

The key just won't come out of the barrel.

Guess I'll take it to the "Ford Store" and see what the technician says.

You might have to remove your damper first…

Maybe tap/rap it on a hard surface to see if it resets, bottom side.

 

[Jacob]

You might have to remove your damper first…

Maybe tap/rap it on a hard surface to see if it resets, bottom side.

Hmm malfunction? Tap, roll, rack

 

[Trigganometry]

Now that would be a really bad day. Get a flat on the road, change everything out and get ready to roll again and the key is stuck in the plug!

Mine got stuck once and I had to keep working to get the innards wet with penetrator to get it loose.

I spray in graphite now to keep it working

 

[9zero1790]

first time i tried mine i had this happen. however, when reinstalled the correct way and locked back in normal position the key came out nice and easy no fuss. its just how they work i guess.

 

[ControlNode]

Thanks! New fear unlocked and further justification to get push button start.

 

[Fazzie01]

I'm pretty sure the key 'locks' into place when the cylinder turns so you have to turn the cylinder back to the 'locked' position for the key to come out. It allows you to pull on the key to remove the whole assembly from the bumper.

 

[RedDakooter05]

This happened to on my F150(same setup).
I used pliers to bend those 2 metal tabs in as I turned the key to release.



I then tossed the thing in the garbage.

 

[Stewthebassman]

Now that would be a really bad day. Get a flat on the road, change everything out and get ready to roll again and the key is stuck in the plug!

Mine got stuck once and I had to keep working to get the innards wet with penetrator to get it loose.

I spray in graphite now to keep it working

Fortunately it was a controlled situation with the other key handy!!

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