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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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Default Re: Sticky Key Revisited

Originally Posted by Tensung
I own/drive/love a 2004 Crossfire and I am just now getting the sticky key syndrome. I have downloaded the sheets that show how to get at the offending pin and drill it out, or replace it. As I always use "The Club" when I park my little beauty, the steering locking pin is redundant and I will just have it done away with. But this now begs the question, has anyone simply tried to give the locked steering wheel a good hard twist (perhaps with the extra torque generated by "The Club") and simply snap the little guy off? Does anyone see anything wrong with doing this? Or am I risking damage to the column itself?
The force required to shear a 1/8" diameter pin is really considerable, especially as it is not held down too well. If you want to screw up things really well then I say go for it.
You can always come back here and ask for help to correct the damage, naturally the help will come after the laughter dies down.
 
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