I know this is an old thread but I am having difficulty removing the black cover that the ign cylinder sits in.

I have the right size wire [ a dental tool] stuck in the hole with the key at #1. but I can't get anything to move.
I tried turning on the black cover with my hand and then, carefully with a channellock but it does not budge.
Should it just unscrew or does the key/wire have to turn ?
I don't want to damage, break or force anything.
Any advice and clarity?

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