left side ignition switch keys dangle below dash

[Michael C Henry]

My keyed on-off ignition switch Is located left side low on dash. The wad of keys dangle below the dash and get caught between my left knee and the under side of the dash when operating the clutch pedal. Has any one had this problem and what did you do to over come this situation? I'm considering separating the rest of the wad to include the little leather Cobra fob, glove box door lock, gas cap, trunk, steering wheel to brake pedal anti theft locking bar, and house keys together on the Cobra key fob's metal ring and a cable ring with just the ignition key. My plan was to hang the wad from a small metal hook higher on the dash and let the cable ring with just the ignition key hang down just to let the ignition key in the switch. That would clear the bottom of the dash out. I haven't found a small hook devise to secure to the dash. Thoughts please.

[patrickt]

Put your ignition key on a quick release valet separator. Like this one from Grainger. https://www.grainger.com/product/25P...g!442132307172!

[my427cobra]

I'm about to glue a little dime sized round magnet to the back of my Cobra leather key fob and the when the key is in the ignition I can flip the leather fob up and the magnet will stick to the ignition light bezel.

That's all I got.

Cheers
Greg

[twobjshelbys]

Yep, did it to me too. I fixed it by putting the key on a single ring. No need to make it too complicated.

[MaSnaka]

You have tooooo many keys. Patrick's idea is your solution. How many problems can you solve under $3.00??

John

[FredG]

When I put in the carbon fiber dash moving the ignition switch higher was on the top of the list.

Fred

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Put your ignition key on a quick release valet separator. Like this one from Grainger. https://www.grainger.com/product/25P...g!442132307172!

PS, I've had a key ring like that for well over 30 years. I don't know what I'd do without it.

[Michael C Henry]

I looked at one of those valet separator key rings to day, as i was getting keys duplicated. i have a locking bar that hooks around the steering wheel and the other end hooks on the brake pedal it has a barrel type key. I had two duplicates made and lost one before I got every key on the key ring and had to drive back for another. My dash is steel covered in padded vinyl. Do you think the magnet on the Cobra fob would stick through it all? What about the magnet sticking to every thing you don't want it to get stuck to? Should we not call it a valet as I know I'd never let a valet ever take my car any where ? Removing the keys is part of the ritual to thwart evil doers.

[Blas]

A heavy set of keys hanging from the ignition switch is also an invitation for premature failure of the old style key mechanism from my experience.
Blas

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Put your ignition key on a quick release valet separator. Like this one from Grainger. https://www.grainger.com/product/25P...g!442132307172!

I have a few of those - they're very handy. I use one on my gym bag to attach my membership card. A quick grab allows me to release it in order to scan the bar code on the card for entry, then it's quickly re-attached. Great thing for car key(s) as well, as there's no need to have a bunch of keys dangling and swinging every time the car moves.

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by cycleguy55

I have a few of those - they're very handy. I use one on my gym bag to attach my membership card. A quick grab allows me to release it in order to scan the bar code on the card for entry, then it's quickly re-attached. Great thing for car key(s) as well, as there's no need to have a bunch of keys dangling and swinging every time the car moves.

I keep my truck keys on one, car keys on the center and the house keys on the third. That way I can separate them to give them to a service guy without having to give over all the keys or pull the car key off the ring.

The entire set does dangle quite a ways down though. But they never reached below the dash to interfere with leg/pedal operation on any vehicle I can remember.

[patrickt]

Any time I can solve a problem for under three bucks, instead of three zillion, I pat myself on the back.

[Michael C Henry]

i went out and bought on ebay a "Key Chain Quick Release Magnetic Copper- Rare Earth"
It came with two pairs of key rings 1" and 3/8" I used the small 3/8" key ring to one end of the copper-magnet slug and ignition key. I'll just pull the ignition key and copper slug off the rest of the keys and fob.. it doesn't dangle on my leg any more and the other copper- magnet end to the larger key ring on the Cobra key fob goes in my pocket.. It works slick the magnetic rare earth are encased in copper. totaled out at $17.58

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by Michael C Henry

i went out and bought on ebay a "Key Chain Quick Release Magnetic Copper- Rare Earth"
It came with two pairs of key rings 1" and 3/8" I used the small 3/8" key ring to one end of the copper-magnet slug and ignition key. I'll just pull the ignition key and copper slug off the rest of the keys and fob.. it doesn't dangle on my leg any more and the other copper- magnet end to the larger key ring on the Cobra key fob goes in my pocket.. It works slick the magnetic rare earth are encased in copper. totaled out at $17.58

All good - just keep that away from any credit cards, etc with magnetic stripes - at least until everything is converted to chip technology.

[Blas]

Be advised, those strong magnets will erase the temporary key cards used in hotels and also some of the gift cards you purchase in stores if put in the same pocket as the fob.
Blas

[Michael C Henry]

I started out trying to get the wad of keys out of the way from the bottom edge of the dash and gouging my upper left leg. Now my fix may cause other problems. I'll have to remember not to put the wad in any pocket with credit cards. When separated the wad has an exposed magnet and the ignition key has another exposed magnet. i thought i had a winner solution. So I'm still looking for the magic solution.

[Blas]

Regular Credit cards are not a problem. Only those written by people at cash registers and hotel front desks. Normal cred cards cannot be erased under normal circumstances. Though I know that the Secret Service uses devices when setup at hotels and events where the Nations Leaders or their families may be visiting or staying overnight...
Blas

[ERA174]

Try this key chain, no magnet and will not disconnect unless compressed while pulling apart. This has worked for me on my daily driver for many years. See the following link.

https://www.amazon.com/Release-Keych...language=en_US