Originally Posted by
JEFASOLD
Maybe so but my tools have a left and right and top marked clearly on them. I've never had a problem and have had it out at least 6 times.
They do have to go in the with the correct side up naturally.
One set of mine have no markings and the other set are stamped on both sides. One side says UP RH SIDE the other side says UP LH SIDE.
I have had my radios in and out too many times to count and I ad no trouble like you.
I tried without forcing it to put a key in the wrong side but it would not go in. This was on one of my OEM radios that is not in use naturally. Maybe it could be forced in and wedge though.