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was it a SAAB key?
Posted by KeithG (more from KeithG) on Sat, 2 Jun 2001 11:11:14
In Reply to: Ignition ate key!, John Peterson, Fri, 1 Jun 2001 23:09:47
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most of the ones from the key shops are brass and cannot stand the spring tension and friction of the ignition cylinder. They fatigue and finally break. I would go to a dealer and have them cut a key from the VIN (or lock cylinder number) on a Saab steel blank. In addition, I would clean the lock cylinder and lube it as well. Use synth lube (bike chain lube or silicone) after it has been cleaned with a squirt of warm water followed by some alcohol. Best is to actually remove the cylinder and clean it outside of the car, lube the rotating interface with synth lube and clean everything else. It is a low spot, we seldom have cup holders and they usually get a bit of cola or other sweet stuff in them adding to the friction. Do not worry about the electrical contacts, the electrical switch is ABOVE and in front of the lock cylinder. Don't use a gallon of water, but some. good luck
Posts in this Thread:
- Ignition ate key!, John Peterson, Fri, 1 Jun 2001 23:09:47
- Re: Ignition ate key!, Jonathan, Mon, 4 Jun 2001 09:17:50
- Re: Ignition ate key!, Dick in Falls Church, Sat, 2 Jun 2001 12:08:29
- Re: Ignition ate key!, John Peterson, Sat, 2 Jun 2001 11:51:16
- was it a SAAB key?, KeithG, Sat, 2 Jun 2001 11:11:14 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Ignition ate key!, John Peterson, Sat, 2 Jun 2001 09:33:29
- Re: Ignition ate key!, Vladimir, Sat, 2 Jun 2001 00:55:02
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