What to Do When Half of the Car Key Breaks Inside?

[DiMaddox]

Solutions for a broken car key stuck in the ignition: If the broken end is shallow, you can use tweezers or similar tools to try and pull the key out. Alternatively, drip a few drops of lubricating oil into the keyhole. Once the key protrudes slightly, you can use pliers to grip and remove it. Generally, as long as the pliers can grip the key, it can be successfully extracted. If you don't have tools, you can try using a bent paperclip to hook the key out, though this method is more challenging. If these methods don't work, it's recommended to visit a 4S shop for assistance. Here are the detailed steps for using a needle-like tool: Take a large steel awl or a big needle, bend the tip slightly (test with your finger—it should feel slightly barbed), then insert it into the keyhole. Slowly work it into the gap between the broken key and the keyhole, ensuring the barbed tip hooks onto the broken key. Apply slight outward pressure with the hand holding the needle to hook the key, then gently pull outward. The broken key should come out with the needle.