Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 00:26:51 GMT From: jw <johnwebster1nopsamhlink.net> Subject: Re: Can't turn ignition switch
Nutmegger wrote: > > jw says... > > >Most recently, it just happened to me 300 mi. from home in > >Vermont over Thansgiving. > > You are always going up there huh? Only when I *have* to leave beautiful Rhode Island to visit family! :) > >I picked up some graphite lock lubricant for $1.55 > > What is that? I've never heard of it before. Just some graphite powder in a tube. Now I'm not sure how effective, tho it has worked for me in the past...see below. > >and squirted some in. Within a few turns, > >it was back to smooth normal operation. > > My locks on my door sometimes get frozen in the winter, would it work for that? > Is it the same as the lock de-icer stuff? Use lock de-icer for that. I use a brand called Qualco. My ignition seized up again today, probably sand and water that got in there due to my location/recreational pursuits. I had a locksmith come by (triple A plus pays up to $100), and he fixed it in 5 minutes. Graphite didn't work this time. Watch that darned ignition when you've got sand stuck to you getting into the car and/or drinking beverages! Yes, I live in/near/on the ocean...;) -jw
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