key broken off in trunk lock

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ZEKE11
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1990 Chevy Lumina
The key broke off in the trunk lock and I can't get it out. Any suggestions?
Jun 1, 2006 at 3:14 PM
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DAVIDJACK1
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I've heard of a couple different suggestions: try using a very small serrated blade , like a coping saw blade and slide it under the key and hook it and pull it out. Anything that you could slide beneath the key I suppose would work. Heard also of using a hairpin or a paper clip. Also one fellow said put a drop of superclue on the other portion of the broken key and inserting it back into the lock and connect to the broken piece. Good Luck
Aug 11, 2008 at 4:54 PM
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