Recently I have been experiencing difficulty in turning the ignition lock on and also pulling the key from the lock. I have injected graphite material designed to lubricate the lock without improvement.
Has anyone experienced this and does any one have a suggestion regarding a repair.
Thank you
George
Arizona
By any chance has your key bent? My did which caused a similar problem.
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That would have been my question as well. HAve you tried another key to see if it's the same?
Same problem for me since new. I put a bit of WD-40 in there. Seems to have helped.
Thank you for the help. I do not believe I bent the key but cannot rule it out. If I ever find my spare key I will try it out. WD40 is my next attempt I squirted lithium grease in the lock with no help.
Thank you again
George
Arizona
(01-31-2019, 12:16 PM)geosar_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Thank you for the help. I do not believe I bent the key but cannot rule it out. If I ever find my spare key I will try it out. WD40 is my next attempt I squirted lithium grease in the lock with no help.
Thank you again
George
Arizona
For electrical-related components, if you have to inject anything, consider silicone spray lubricant.
The issue here is the mechanical operation of the ignition key and lock. But silicone spray will be in my list of things to try.
Thank you
George
For this case, silicone may be a better choice over WD-40. In any case, your call.
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Not sure if it is possible, but also peek down the switch to determine if there is any plastic "switch debris" or other possible foreign matter there. Give it a blow with some air pressure? (wear eye protection)
We use talcum powder to grease locks. Those liquids tend to glue after some time.
(01-31-2019, 08:38 PM)Django_imp Wrote: [ -> ]We use talcum powder to grease locks. Those liquids tend to glue after some time.
Silicone spray lubricant does not.