Mike,

If I read your email; correvtly, your key is stuck in the ignition switch and you can't get it out to remove the ignition swtch. Is this correct? If it is, I have a suggestion based a key/ignition switch problem I had with my 123 Diesel.

I had just the opposite probelm, my key would go in but not turn enogh to start the engine. I removed the switch and washed out the tunbler with a degreaser and poof! everything was fine.

Based on my problem, I believe that your switch is just so dirty inside that the key can't be removed. Therefore, I suggest that you give it a good spray with something like WD-40 and work the key a little and then see if it will come out.

You might also find that by washing the tumblers the old lock will work again.

Hope this help!!

Ben