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Discussion in '348/355' started by Monteman, Jan 24, 2009.

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  1. Monteman

    Monteman Formula 3
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    Feb 9, 2006
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    #1 Monteman, Jan 24, 2009
    Does anyone's ignition key fall out when you're driving it? My car has done it since new but you can pull out the ignition key while driving and if you're doing some spirited driving it may come out on it's own. It's not that much of a problem but I'd like to figure out how to fix it over the winter. Anyone have any suggestions?
     
  2. saw1998

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    Jun 8, 2008
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    #2 saw1998, Jan 24, 2009
    I think your ignition lock cylinder is shot. You should not be able to remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder when the car is running (i.e., the key is in position 2). It would be interesting to see if you were able to start the car by using only an F355 key blank. You could try to shoot some Teflon-based lubricant (e.g., from a gun store) into the lock cylinder and work the key back-and-forth to ensure that the key lock lever is correctly engaging the key when in position 2 (run). If not, you'll probably have to either live with it or spend approximately $1000.00 with parts and labor to re-key your car.
     

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