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[robson]

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[Steve B]

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[martin42]

Wonder if car got towed away as parked on double yellow lines lol

[jay99]

Wonder if car got towed away as parked on double yellow lines lol

It did not get towed away haha. I only got a parking ticket which I will be taking to court as I put a polite note in the windscreen and they put one on anyway. May get a note from the locksmith.

Anyway what happened today was that I pulled open the cam cover and broke it slightly to get a good view. The key ended up sat in one of the two things that spin the cambelt. After much effort with a coat hanger that didn't turn out so well (made the problem worse) I then did something that was complete and utter genius. I put some super glue on my middle finger, prised my fat hand in the gap between the the cam cover and got my middle to touch the key through those little holes. Waited for it to dry and the key came out and I was chuffed.

The car is still parked there and hopefully I should be able to get the locksmith to make a new key or stick it back together.

Crisis averted.

And after all that I think I have the confidence to perform the cam sensor change. Looks easy, get a socket set, loosen and remove the belt and remove cam cover, swap sensor and put everything back together again hopefully. Thanks Andy H for that guide.

I am learning valuable lessons here so I've put it all down to extra experience, and I apologise if I caused anyones head to hurt and I am grateful for your help.

*btw I did get some superglue on the belt and the spinning thing wiped it off immediately though not sure if anything will happen

Thanks

[robson]

Will the locksmith get your finger in the cutting machine

[Richiel_7]

Jeez - I though I got into a predicaments!!

Just did my cam sensor - only takes 45 mins and I'm an amateur! As previously mentioned - don't go for non genuine. I got a facet sensor (usually a good brand) but it brought all kinds of faults up. Had to spend £80 on a genuine one and all problems solved (oh and don't believe all the outlets who claim "genuine" - only go to Vx to get one.

Don't think you will have much luck with the ticket though - double lines equal never park there, unless you can somehow lie and pretend you actually broke down whilst driving and couldn't go anywhere else.

Good luck with it all!