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Re: Locking Problem 1987 Saab 900S
Posted by JohnB (more from JohnB) on Mon, 4 Feb 2002 07:55:49
In Reply to: Locking Problem 1987 Saab 900S, F.Anderson, Sun, 3 Feb 2002 22:36:07
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You can try to unfreeze the existing lock cylinder with WD40 or some other lock cleaner...if it works, you can decide whether to dry the lock out with compressed air and load it with graphite or just squirt in some graphite lock lube or waterproof sythetic grease. They all have their advantages. Otherwise,
You can get a key code (write it down!) from the VIN...see your service guy at a Saab dealer, then see your parts guy and they will punch out a new key from a genuine saab blank. IMHO, the Saab blanks are the best because they seem to be harder than the Home Depot or drugstore blanks...don't break as easily.
If the new key doesn't work, you'll have to replace the lock cylinder...I would recommend you get the new lock cylinder keyed to the newly cut key.
One thing...keys/locks DO wear out, and the driver's side wears out first, it seems, faster than the ignition key although that is probably next.
The fact that your central locking system still works indicates to me the lock cylinder is worn/locked up.
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