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.