ignition key stuck.

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ignition key stuck.

Post by Bongolia » Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:00 pm

Afternoon Bongo peeps.
I have a problem with the ignition key not being released when parking up. I can see the issue is the release cable under gear lever and a bit of a push releases the catch and key can be removed. It's been like this for a while but having recently parked my Smart car in a ditch I have to use the bongo more often for little trips and it is beginning to niggle me. Question is this a known problem and if yes where is the sticking taking place, what has to come out to access it etc?
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Re: ignition key stuck.

Post by g8dhe » Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:25 pm

Here is the diagram, thought there was an adjuster at the ends to get the tension/length right, but is could be a snapped wire in the Bowden cable catching as well of course ? http://www.lushprojects.com/bongopartsm ... o=.html#11
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Re: ignition key stuck.

Post by Bongolia » Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:43 am

Thanks again Geoff!
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