Originally Posted by TX76513

Visted many threads on the dreaded stuck ingnition lock and combined some of the thoughts on vibration. The thumbnail below shows the key inserted into the top sandpaper fastner of a common vibrating sander. Works like a charm in just a couple of seconds. I repeated the process several time to assure myself it was not a fluke.

Now for the exchange of wisdom. The 126 has one slot to insert a wire in the #2 position to remove the plastic colar, and then the lock cylinder. Rotating the key I found the hole and it goes in aprox. 1/2 further but I cannot rotate the collar counter clockwise (even with needle nose pliers). Should I feel something release? Threads indicate the collar should unscrew easily . I noticed a tool for removing the collar ($35 ). Need some wisdom please.