How to Get the Broken End of a Key Out of a Keyhole

Method 1

• 1

  Spray a lubricant into the keyhole. This will allow the key fragment to slide out more easily.

• 2

  Insert a coping saw blade into the keyhole. You can substitute the coping saw blade for another serrated blade or a fishing hook.

• 3

  Lock the teeth of the coping saw with the teeth of the key fragment.

• 4

  Pull the key fragment toward you until the edge of the key is visible. Proceed slowly to avoid further breaking.

• 5

  Grip the visible end of the key with needle-nose pliers and drag the fragment free from the cylinder.

Method 2

• 6

  Remove the screws around the cylinder with a screwdriver.

• 7

  Place the cylinder on a flat surface and spray lubricant into the keyhole.

• 8

  Insert a stiff wire or flat-head screwdriver into the back of the cylinder. This will push the key fragment out of the cylinder.

• 9

  Grip the edge of the key with needle-nose pliers and extract the broken fragment.