2007 Opel Corsa ignition barrel emergency

2007 OPEL CORSA
180,000 MILES • 1.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BONGOFIN
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i have opel corsa which is stranded at the moment far from home.
Reason: the key snapped off in the ignition and I can't get the broken bit out.
I have taken the casing off but i cant get the ignition barrel out, please help there must be a way as
i can not afford to pay call out fee to auto equipped locksmith.
Dec 26, 2013 at 5:48 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Cut two thin strips of paper the same width as the key. Slide one into the cylinder on each side of the slot, past the broken part of the key. Mix up a tiny dab of epoxy, apply it to the end of the part of the key in your hand, and stick that in between the pieces of paper. Use a wire or rubber band to hold it in position while the glue sets up. The paper will prevent the glue from sticking to the sides of the slot.
Dec 26, 2013 at 7:32 AM
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