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Ignition key stuck in barrel!!!! - 2/29/2008 6:27:37 AM

denis06

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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?

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RE: Ignition key stuck in barrel!!!! - 2/29/2008 6:57:03 AM

Disco Mike

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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.

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RE: Ignition key stuck in barrel!!!! - 2/29/2008 7:37:21 AM

WolfPack

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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?

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RE: Ignition key stuck in barrel!!!! - 2/29/2008 7:53:55 AM

Disco Mike

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No,
With a key code number and a blank from the dealer, you can go have a new key cut easily.

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99 D2, 3" lift, lockers, H.D. axles, 4:11 gears, Custom front and rear bumpers, Warn winch, HID lights and an Engel 45.

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RE: Ignition key stuck in barrel!!!! - 2/29/2008 7:58:56 AM

WolfPack

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Ahh...alrighty..Now I gotta woo the dealer into giving me a blank for less than $185