So I was in Cortez CO the other day and broke a key in the cargo do, which is where I access all my gear during a 2 week trip.
Locksmith in Cortez was smart enough to figure out how to get stub out. Can't speak highly enough about his skills, I probably would have broken something plastic.
I had my spare (copy of manufacturer key), copied so I had a spare. Thought nothing of it. So I have a copy of original key and a copy of the copy. LOL.
So I get to the middle of nowhere everything seems cool Until this AM when I tried to start the vehicle key wont turn to to start engine. Key kind of feels funny on the tumblers or lock mechanism. If I am patient and jiggle it around a bit, I can remove key. Even more patience and I can get it to turn and fire up.
Because of where I am, I am leaving it turned to the point where the door beeps, but no dash lights come on.
Is there any risk of battery drain if I just leave it in there like that?
Nothing appears to be running. I left it like this overnight and it seems good this AM.
I guess I should start with a manufacturers key blank for a 98 D1 and see if that helps, but it certainly is not going to help me for this trip.
Any advice comments or recommendations?
Locksmith in Cortez was smart enough to figure out how to get stub out. Can't speak highly enough about his skills, I probably would have broken something plastic.
I had my spare (copy of manufacturer key), copied so I had a spare. Thought nothing of it. So I have a copy of original key and a copy of the copy. LOL.
So I get to the middle of nowhere everything seems cool Until this AM when I tried to start the vehicle key wont turn to to start engine. Key kind of feels funny on the tumblers or lock mechanism. If I am patient and jiggle it around a bit, I can remove key. Even more patience and I can get it to turn and fire up.
Because of where I am, I am leaving it turned to the point where the door beeps, but no dash lights come on.
Is there any risk of battery drain if I just leave it in there like that?
Nothing appears to be running. I left it like this overnight and it seems good this AM.
I guess I should start with a manufacturers key blank for a 98 D1 and see if that helps, but it certainly is not going to help me for this trip.
Any advice comments or recommendations?