|
0 members (),
277
guests, and
98
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wales
by Joske Vermeule, September 1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums39
Topics49,880
Posts837,761
Members9,597
| |
Most Online1,063
Jun 14th, 2026
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,738 Likes: 56
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
|
OP
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,738 Likes: 56 |
Definitely in the category of First World Problems... BUT, I've always found the area around the ignition lock to be a bit tight when putting the standard key in the ignition (of my RHD car). A quick look on eBay found a key blank which is 15mm shorter. Sometimes it's the little things that make a difference! ![[Linked Image]](https://www.tm-img.com/images/2026/07/21/961CDA17-7B1A-4828-818B-269B7EECE400_1_105_c.md.jpeg) For reference, the standard key is 73mm long and the new one is 58mm.
Andy
|
|
1 member likes this:
PaulV |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 807 Likes: 38
Talk Morgan Regular
|
|
Talk Morgan Regular
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 807 Likes: 38 |
I didn't like the oversized key either, so I shortened one... ![[Linked Image]](https://www.tm-img.com/images/2026/07/21/IMG_0119.jpeg)
Steve
Late 2012 M3W
|
|
2 members like this:
Bunny, Martin W |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,738 Likes: 56
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,738 Likes: 56 |
I didn't like the oversized key either, so I shortened one... Even better!
Andy
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,738 Likes: 56
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,738 Likes: 56 |
If anyone's interested, THIS EBAY BLANK is the same length as the one that I used.
Andy
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,738 Likes: 56
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,738 Likes: 56 |
Lesson for today: Not all M3Ws are the same! Who knew?
Upon inspecting another M3W, who's owner insisted that he's never had a problem inserting his key, it was apparent that his ignition barrel is mounted slightly more rearwards than mine is. Therefore it's not so tucked away and he has an easier key approach angle. Some people have all the luck!
Andy
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 5,467 Likes: 171
Charter Member
|
|
Charter Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 5,467 Likes: 171 |
Lesson for today: Not all M3Ws are the same! Who knew?
Upon inspecting another M3W, who's owner insisted that he's never had a problem inserting his key, it was apparent that his ignition barrel is mounted slightly more rearwards than mine is. Therefore it's not so tucked away and he has an easier key approach angle. Some people have all the luck! So much for “They are all like that sir!” 
Paul
Costock, UK
Plus Four 75th - Furka Rouge - Pip
Disco 5
Teddy - 17h1 Irish Draught cross
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,242 Likes: 72
Talk Morgan Expert
|
|
Talk Morgan Expert
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,242 Likes: 72 |
And even the "standard" key is not as standard as it should be with some being shorter than others.... as standard.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,796 Likes: 5
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
|
|
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,796 Likes: 5 |
They're all like that Sir!
|
|
|
|
|
