Advice for removing snapped key from ignition?

[Hi]

The very end of my ignition key has snapped off inside the ignition barrel, only about 5mm has snapped off but it is left in the ignition slot.

I can still put the remaining key fully into the ignition but it won't turn.

It's a 1974 304s if it makes any difference.

The only thing I can think of so far is to put a dab of superglue on the end of the key and hope that when i put it into the ignition it will stick to the broken part, but if it doesn't then I will have superglue left dry in the lock which isnt ideal!

[dudleybloke]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Walker-Locksmiths-WL341-Br...

[Hi]

dudleybloke said:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Walker-Locksmiths-WL341-Br...

Thanks Ordered that set, fingers crossed it works!

[SpamDisco]

Straighten a paper clip, then a L shape bend a couple of mm at the end and try to claw it out.

Be careful putting glue it if you are re-using the lock!

[dudleybloke]

Any joy?

[Hi]

Nope, I bought the cheap set of pins to remove the broken bit but I had no luck. I am not convinced the broken bit was actually in the ignition after all (it was only the end 5mm that snapped off so hard to see).

I bought a brand new ignition barrel with 2 keys in the end, it cost just under £20 so not a big deal!

[Old Merc]

Hi said:

Nope, I bought the cheap set of pins to remove the broken bit but I had no luck. I am not convinced the broken bit was actually in the ignition after all (it was only the end 5mm that snapped off so hard to see).

I bought a brand new ignition barrel with 2 keys in the end, it cost just under £20 so not a big deal!

How did you get the old barrel out?? you have to be able to turn the key in the lock as part of the removal procedure.