The "I can't believe this part broke" thread

Maybe tip your VX up on its side and shake it loose? Hey it works with vending machines... ;)

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Originally Posted by uncle_asa

I broke a lot of different things, but most unbelievable was front right upper arm

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WOW...that's a hit!

How much hang time ya get?

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Originally Posted by vt_maverick

Maybe tip your VX up on its side and shake it ;)

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That only works for door mirror removal...:laughing:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...ub_2007_a3.jpg
(pic cred Kenny)

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Originally Posted by Ldub

Lemme know how that goes...:smilewink

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I will. monday. need pictures? :p

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Originally Posted by Dmitrikr

I will. monday. need pictures? :p

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Yeah, if you're successful, post pics & a how to...:yesgray:

I'll email them over to the locksmith(s) that tried to remove mine, then drilled out my ignition mechanism (with my permission) so I could use a screwdriver as a key, thus allowing me to get home & to work the next day.

Dunno if you saw this or not...

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...6&postcount=21

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...0&postcount=36

Kat provided a link to a MUCH more reasonably priced ign lock in this post...

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...5&postcount=22

:luck:...:yesgray:...:luck:...:yesgray:... :_wrench:

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Originally Posted by Ldub

Yeah, if you're successful, post pics & a how to...:yesgray:

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OK. Took me two hours, but I did it. I had to remove steering column covers, remove lock cylinder snd re&re tumblers. BTW inspect keys - found crack, so before it happens again - get another key cut.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...hp?photo=19417
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...hp?photo=19416

Fixed the images for you D:

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Originally Posted by Dmitrikr

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCF1051.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCF1029.JPG

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Originally Posted by vt_maverick

Fixed the images for you D:

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tHANKS)) good with wrenches and screwdrivers not to great with PC))):bwgy:

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Originally Posted by deermagnet

The driver's side looks pretty good. It will be a lot tougher to remove that shield on that side. So watch out for this situation on a more experienced VX.

Mark Griffin

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I notice that pic is taken from above, IIRC, you can access the heat shields a little easier by moving the splash shield on the inside of the fender well.