Well it took me a little longer fix it, but im finally done. I was getting nowhere with a drill the first night, so today I charged up my portable Dremel, bought a grinding stone and went to work. Three minutes later I pulled the ignition out. I was still unable to turn the damn key so I just opened the hatch, busted a Matrix move as I dodged the spring and hatch door as it sprung towards my face, and turned the key with ease Never again will I have to fiddle around with that damn ignition! I urge those with a sticky one to drill away... before your stranded as I was! (Pun intended) Thanks to all those who contributed to this thread and this forum for once again saving me tons of money!