Broke key in ignition

[Dancing Beagle]

Key broke in the ignition, had a friend who didn't always have a security clearance, hot wire it so we could get home.

Basic locksmith, or just replace the ignition?

 

[sr330daguy]

Try breaking a coping saw blade ,then slide it into the lock against the broken key (teeth facing out ) pull out gently.

 

[BleednBlue]

Happened to my sister's boat. She replaced the ignition.

 

[MonacoMike]

Try some tool grade tweezers to pull out the key blade. It worked for me.

MM

 

[Henry Boyd]

I just ordered a new switch from SR ($66.00 delivered to the house). It came in less than a week. Ours just wore out. It looks like an easy enough fix.

Henry


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[gerryb]

I just ordered a new switch from SR ($66.00 delivered to the house). It came in less than a week. Ours just wore out. It looks like an easy enough fix.

Nice! Hats off to anyone that 'wears out' the boat's ignition key.:smt038

 

[Henry Boyd]

I just ordered a new switch from SR ($66.00 delivered to the house). It came in less than a week. Ours just wore out. It looks like an easy enough fix.

Nice! Hats off to anyone that 'wears out' the boat's ignition key.:smt038

I'm sure ten or so New England winters had something to do with it as well. Seriously though, does anyone have any good ideas for keeping the tumbler mechanism corrosion free? Occasional shot of WD 40?

Henry

 

[electricaldoctor]

Silicone spray

 

[Boater420]

I'd go with something that doesn't gum up the tumblers with oil. Graphite?

 

[Mike Blake]

That never would of happened if you had a Honda genny!

 

[sea hare]

My port engine key seems to break off AT LEAST once every other year. Fishing out the broke section isnt very hard. I used a safety pin and a razor blade, took maybe 5 mins and very minimal swear words. (the scroll saw blade sounds like it would work too). I even took the broken section to the hardware store and had them cut me a new key with it. Fix was $2.10

 

[fwebster]

Henry,

I wouldn't use anything than can evaporate and leave a residue behind. I've owned a house on the beach in Florida for 25 years and my first 5 years or so here I became Larry the locksmith's best customer as I tried everything to keep the locks functioning. I finally discovered Houdini Lock Lubricant and it has been a wonder-fix for locks in corrosion prone areas. Not cheap, but works wonders and it lasts a long time.

https://www.amazon.com/HOUD1-Houdini-Lock-Lube/dp/B00C5JFKKE

 

[Dancing Beagle]

Thanks folks. Lots of good ideas for key extraction, but I think I will opt for ignition replacement. The boat is now 13 yrs old, and I kinda like the idea of a switch or even push button start.

 

[electricaldoctor]

My switches are original and are still working great.

 

[Dancing Beagle]

I pushed the "Easy Button" and ordered a new ignition from the local Marina. $16.

 

[Henry Boyd]

I pushed the "Easy Button" and ordered a new ignition from the local Marina. $16.

Are you sure you got the right switch? I went the dealer route as well and spent $ 66 with shipping to my house. I also priced generic two position keyed marine switches and the cheapest I found was still almost $ 40.00. $ 16.00 sounds like a basic toggle switch.

Henry

 

[Dancing Beagle]

I asked about a toggle and was told that would be a dumb idea, since someone could bump it and end up burning it out or some such.
As far as it being the right part, I will know this weekend when I install it! I would hope so, as they know me and know my boat.

 

[Dancing Beagle]

It worked! A generic 4 position keyed ignition, cost $18.