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denis06
2/29/2008 6:27:37 AM
My ignition key won't turn in the barrel and there are alot of metal filing around its mouth. Is this a common problem with the Discovery TD5 1999? Can I do anything inexpensive to resolve it?
Disco Mike
2/29/2008 6:57:03 AM
It's only common if you have alot of keys/weight hanging on your key chain. If you are able to get the key out, try and save your tumblers by blowing out all the metal, lite lube and have a new key made using your original key code number.
WolfPack
2/29/2008 7:37:21 AM
Are all LR keys as expensive as my '01 Ranges?  Dealer quoted me $185, plus shipping, plus a 2 week turn around.  Apparently the '01s are hand cut in England, as opposed to newer Ranges are laser cut and can thus be replicated by a machine domestically?  Are Discos the same way?
Disco Mike
2/29/2008 7:53:55 AM
No,
With a key code number and a blank from the dealer, you can go have a new key cut easily.
WolfPack
2/29/2008 7:58:56 AM
Ahh...alrighty..Now I gotta woo the dealer into giving me a blank for less than $185 
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