Where can I find the thread "follow the easy directions for tumbler removal". My tumbler has been acting up the last few days and I can't afford to get stuck hauling kids everywhere so I'll use the screw driver method for a while.

Also, is there anything detrimental to running the car using the screw driver method out side of the fact that anybody with a screw driver can start the car? Will the alarm work OK? I am assuming that the steering wheel locking mechanism is part of the tumbler?

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