Malfunctioning ignition lock

[geosar_imp]

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

[chync_imp]

By any chance has your key bent? My did which caused a similar problem.


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[the Ferret]

That would have been my question as well. HAve you tried another key to see if it's the same?

[jerrycon_imp]

Same problem for me since new. I put a bit of WD-40 in there. Seems to have helped.

[geosar_imp]

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

[GoldOxide_imp]

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.

[geosar_imp]

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

[GoldOxide_imp]

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)

[Django]

We use talcum powder to grease locks. Those liquids tend to glue after some time.

[GoldOxide_imp]

We use talcum powder to grease locks. Those liquids tend to glue after some time.

Silicone spray lubricant does not.