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ShakeItUpNowSugaree
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 Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 11:43 am Post subject: Re: Intro |
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| I can't get any key into it. |
Is there a key broken off inside the lock? Would explain where the missing ignition key went! |
I've definitely considered that. I think I'm going to attempt to pull the ignition cylinder this weekend and see if that sheds any light on the situation. If it is a broken key, then maybe using a flathead screwdriver to turn it into the right position to remove it will work?
This having to work thing is really getting in the way of all my projects. |
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70bus 
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| Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 10:34 am Post subject: Re: Intro |
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| I can't get any key into it. |
Is there a key broken off inside the lock? Would explain where the missing ignition key went!
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Xevin
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| Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 4:07 am Post subject: Re: Intro |
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| ShakeItUpNowSugaree wrote: |
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| and, i bet he prefers young man to child. |
How about "mancub"? |
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ShakeItUpNowSugaree
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| Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 2:43 am Post subject: Re: Intro |
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| dodger tom wrote: |
| and, i bet he prefers young man to child. |
How about "mancub"? |
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ShakeItUpNowSugaree
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| Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 2:41 am Post subject: Re: Intro |
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| This may be a silly question. With the key that fits the ignition key slot. Did you turn the steering wheel left and right. Sometimes the steering wheel needs a little motion to turn the key. Also. I think every old VW I have had. Had a key hidden in the engine compartment or underneath by the previous owner. Perhaps explore when you have free time. |
No dice. The problem seems to be that the slot on the ignition lock cylinder is blocked. I can't get any key into it. It's almost like the plate that's covering the inner assembly is out of alignment with the inner part.
I've ordered the Bentley manual. I could have sworn we had one, but for the life of me, I can't find it. Story of my life these days, lol.
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Abscate
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| Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 1:01 am Post subject: Re: Intro |
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Only 2 1/2 years until driving!
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And 2 1/2 years until you should not be driving  |
Speak up sonny, I canβt hear yehβ¦.
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TomWesty
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2025 9:06 pm Post subject: Re: Intro |
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| Xevin wrote: |
| Abscate wrote: |
Only 2 1/2 years until driving!
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And 2 1/2 years until you should not be driving |
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Xevin
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2025 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: Intro |
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Only 2 1/2 years until driving!
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And 2 1/2 years until you should not be driving
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| GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
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| Damn that Xevin... |
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| I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
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| My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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dodger tom
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2025 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: Intro |
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and, i bet he prefers young man to child.
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Abscate
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2025 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: Intro |
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Only 2 1/2 years until driving!
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timvw7476
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Location: seattle
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2025 2:07 pm Post subject: Re: Intro |
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@dodger tom, he's 12.
@timevw7476, I don't really see this as a daily driver for anyone. It's been a fickle beast for years and years. He'll learn that one day, lol. The plan has been for him to get the Jeep I'm currently driving and I'll get something new. There's also an older Jeep that my son has always seen as "his dad's" that we're trying to save too (it was mine for like 12 years, but the kiddo was a baby when I got the one I'm in now and he doesn't remember me driving the older one). |
nice set up! it is just that these oldsters are..... ' frail ' . as in a hamfisted operator can strip a window regulator or jam-up the sliding side door seeing as they came from an electric powered everything 2010 minivan or what have you.
I even take my loose wheels & tires in to get new tires. They don't get to learn how to find reverse on my 49 year old relic. I find it keeps an old ride intact just preventing contact with the general public. |
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ShakeItUpNowSugaree
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2025 12:46 pm Post subject: Re: Intro |
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@dodger tom, he's 12.
@timevw7476, I don't really see this as a daily driver for anyone. It's been a fickle beast for years and years. He'll learn that one day, lol. The plan has been for him to get the Jeep I'm currently driving and I'll get something new. There's also an older Jeep that my son has always seen as "his dad's" that we're trying to save too (it was mine for like 12 years, but the kiddo was a baby when I got the one I'm in now and he doesn't remember me driving the older one). |
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ShakeItUpNowSugaree
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2025 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: Intro |
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| Xevin wrote: |
| This may be a silly question. With the key that fits the ignition key slot. Did you turn the steering wheel left and right. Sometimes the steering wheel needs a little motion to turn the key. Also. I think every old VW I have had. Had a key hidden in the engine compartment or underneath by the previous owner. Perhaps explore when you have free time. |
I didn't, but I've been reading about that today, so I'm going to give it a try when I get home. |
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timvw7476
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2025 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: Intro |
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sounds like fun.
Keep an econobox around for an actual car that starts every time you turn the key. A VW Bus is a challenging choice as 'first car' in 2025. It's got CG problems, anti-lock brake issues. No air bags.
Valves to adjust, clutch to adjust, brakes to adjust. Points to adjust.
edit: the front door handles have a three digit code stamped in them. A locksmith can use that to cut a new ignition key for you. Some disassembly required. : l |
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dodger tom
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2025 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: Intro |
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welcome
iβve a purely demographic question.
how old is the child?
and, x has a great suggestion.
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Xevin
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2025 11:39 am Post subject: Re: Intro |
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This may be a silly question. With the key that fits the ignition key slot. Did you turn the steering wheel left and right. Sometimes the steering wheel needs a little motion to turn the key. Also. I think every old VW I have had. Had a key hidden in the engine compartment or underneath by the previous owner. Perhaps explore when you have free time.
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| 67rustavenger wrote: |
| GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
| Clatter wrote: |
| Damn that Xevin... |
| skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
| I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
| SGKent wrote: |
| My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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ShakeItUpNowSugaree
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2025 11:04 am Post subject: Re: Intro |
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Reach out to Gabriel at,
https://gabvwkey.com/
He has keys and codes for just about any VW.
He can guide you on where to find the key code(s) for your ignition switch. |
Thanks! |
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67rustavenger
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2025 10:52 am Post subject: Re: Intro |
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Reach out to Gabriel at,
https://gabvwkey.com/
He has keys and codes for just about any VW.
He can guide you on where to find the key code(s) for your ignition switch.
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ShakeItUpNowSugaree
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2025 9:22 am Post subject: Re: Intro |
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Safety first.
Get the brakes sorted, including soft lines.
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Definitely high on the list. I believe that was one of the last things that he did to it, but don't quote me on that. |
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KTPhil
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2025 8:48 am Post subject: Re: Intro |
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Safety first.
Get the brakes sorted, including soft lines.
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