Ooo! I'll try that! Don't have a spare (yet) but will remove the cover.

There's zero play in the key lock. Like it's the wrong key. I'm wondering if the previous owner changed the ignition key but didn't install the matched gear lock at the same time. I called the dealer who knows the first owner to find out. We'll see.

Yeah tried that, all sorts of moving and jiggling around. I can see a pin that I'm guessing is pushed outward when the key is turned and it's clear there. Is this a mechanical or electric thing?

On my cforce 800 xc there's a key hole next to the gear selector. What the heck is it for? It doesn't show up in the owner's manual and searching far and wide on the internet has gotten me nothing. I put my key in it and try to turn it but it doesn't move.