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Old 03-04-2007, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter Guenther View Post
The mechanical key has nothing to do with the battery, perhaps by getting some lubricant to run down the key the tumblers will free up
Yep, that's what I was thinking.

I'd spray in some WD40 and / or graphite lubricant and wiggle the hell out of it.
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