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I am lost....2016 Audace Key / Seat issue

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SGTLee

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I really need some help. I bought a lightly used Audace and the seller gave me two keys. Upon returning home, I realized the side compartment has a lock but neither of the two keys unlock it. They're both ignition keys and I called the seller (an exotic car/motorcycle dealer) and they said there was no "third key" and one of the ignition keys should unlock it. Not so and now my battery is dead and I can't access that area or compartment to remove the seat/battery. I have no manual so I am flying blind. Help please? Is there a third key for this compartment and I assume you need to access to remove the seat? Thanks!
 
SGTLee said:
I really need some help. I bought a lightly used Audace and the seller gave me two keys. Upon returning home, I realized the side compartment has a lock but neither of the two keys unlock it. They're both ignition keys and I called the seller (an exotic car/motorcycle dealer) and they said there was no "third key" and one of the ignition keys should unlock it. Not so and now my battery is dead and I can't access that area or compartment to remove the seat/battery. I have no manual so I am flying blind. Help please? Is there a third key for this compartment and I assume you need to access to remove the seat? Thanks!
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Hi Lee(?), welcome to the GT Forum and Guzzi Famiglia. Unless the ignition was replaced, the keys you have should work. You may have to jiggle it a bit, or try not inserting it fully. If that doesn't work, my shop is in Orange just North of you. Make a General appointment and pop by, sure we can be of help; https://gtmotocycles.com/pages/service
Look forward to meeting you.

Also, hope you'll add your info to the Registry as well; https://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/cal1400-registry-pics-thread-add-your-bike.11538/
 
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GT-Rx® said:
Hi Lee(?), welcome to the GT Forum and Guzzi Famiglia. Unless the ignition was replaced, the keys you have should work. You may have to jiggle it a bit, or try not inserting it fully. If that doesn't work, my shop is in Orange just North of you. Make a General appointment and pop by, sure we can be of help; https://gtmotocycles.com/pages/service
Look forward to meeting you.

Also, hope you'll add your info to the Registry as well; https://www.guzzitech.com/forums/threads/cal1400-registry-pics-thread-add-your-bike.11538/
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Thank you Todd....good news/bad news.. I did gingerly wiggle it a bit, started making slight progress (about a quarter turn), felt like there might be a cable or wire inhibiting the clamp behind the lock from rotating all the way and darn it...the key broke off in the lock. I made a bad situation worse. It was working...arghhhh. So, how close is your dealership and can you handle a messed-up semi-locked compartment and a battery replacement on a 2016 Audace? I am in Orange / Santa Ana...Thx.

Lee
 
SGTLee said:
Thank you Todd....good news/bad news.. I did gingerly wiggle it a bit, started making slight progress (about a quarter turn), felt like there might be a cable or wire inhibiting the clamp behind the lock from rotating all the way and darn it...the key broke off in the lock. I made a bad situation worse. It was working...arghhhh. So, how close is your dealership and can you handle a messed-up semi-locked compartment and a battery replacement on a 2016 Audace? I am in Orange / Santa Ana...Thx.
Lee
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Welcome and bummer. 45 degrees is max it will turn. Sounds like something else is going on. I’m not a dealer, I have a full service old school hot rod Guzzi shop. Write me direct email; Todd at GuzziTech.com — or better yet, book an appointment for tomorrow first opening in the system if you can. I’ll be at my shop tomorrow with my van.
 
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