Key Fob will not turn - Key Cylinder tab broken

[rbrindley1]

Hi All,

 

I have a 2020 GT4 and I have lanyard connected to the key ring, and the key fob was in the ignition in the running position. Unfortunately, as I jumped out of the car to check tire my foot looped into the lanyard pulling the key out the ignition. This result in the top tab of the key cylinder break off (see attached pictures). Now when inserting the key fob it does not turn. I suspect the permanent fix is to replace the key cylinder. However, are there any temporary work arounds? Thank you!

[rbrindley1]

Quick update...

 

I ended up putting a little super glue on the broken edge, and with the combination of tweezers to locate the broken tab in the key fob cylinder and my index finger to press it into place, I was able to get the tab to stick in place long enough for me to insert the key fob and turn it. Needless to say, once the key fob was inserted into the key fob cylinder, I did not remove the key fob. I did not want to chance the tab falling out and being back at square one. Key learning is the tabs in the key fob cylinder are depressed when the key fob is inserted, which in turn releases a locking mechanism within the key fob cylinder so that the key fob will turn in the cylinder resulting in the car starting.

 

I hope no one else has this experience!

[Loren]

Glad you found a workaround.