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Malfunctioning ignition lock - geosar_imp - 01-31-2019
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
Malfunctioning ignition lock - chync_imp - 01-31-2019
By any chance has your key bent? My did which caused a similar problem.
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RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - the Ferret - 01-31-2019
That would have been my question as well. HAve you tried another key to see if it's the same?
RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - jerrycon_imp - 01-31-2019
Same problem for me since new. I put a bit of WD-40 in there. Seems to have helped.
RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - geosar_imp - 01-31-2019
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
RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - GoldOxide_imp - 01-31-2019
(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.
RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - geosar_imp - 01-31-2019
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
RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - GoldOxide_imp - 01-31-2019
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)
RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - Django - 01-31-2019
We use talcum powder to grease locks. Those liquids tend to glue after some time.
RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - GoldOxide_imp - 01-31-2019
(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.