my key won't go back in

yamajin · Post by **yamajin** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 10:53 pm

I took it for a quick spin around the block, pulled the key out and now only the tip will go back in. It looks like the movable part of the ignition is pressed half way down and won't go back up. Any suggestions? Thanks.

cthoops · Post by **cthoops** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 11:53 pm

I had the same problem when I removed the key without the ignition being fully in the "off" position. Mr. cthoops inserted a flat blade screwdriver just inside of the ignition and turned it gently, which realigned the key slots and popped it back up.

Good luck.

yamajin · Post by **yamajin** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 11:58 pm

did you turn it to the left to re-align it? I'm gonna go try this tonight because I need it to get to school tomorrow. Thanks, you are a life saver

ScooterTrash · Post by **ScooterTrash** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:37 am

cthoops wrote:I had the same problem when I removed the key without the ignition being fully in the "off" position. Mr. cthoops inserted a flat blade screwdriver just inside of the ignition and turned it gently, which realigned the key slots and popped it back up.

Good luck.

cthoops is right

cthoops · Post by **cthoops** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 2:03 am

Yamajin,

Mr. cthoops isn't sure which way he turned it - he thinks it was to the right. He said the key (no pun intended) is to make sure that you do it very gently.

Good luck!

yamajin · Post by **yamajin** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:57 pm

thanks, it worked. i just ever so gently turned it to the left to get it back into place and its working just fine.

ScooterDave · Post by **ScooterDave** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:54 pm

If it happens again, try using a hammer. Hitting the key firmly with the hammer will make it go back in almost every time.

cthoops · Post by **cthoops** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:25 pm

Yamajin - Glad it worked! I just about had a heart attack when it happened to me - I had only owned the scoot for about 3 hours!