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Re: Sticky Ignition Lock
Posted by Don B. (more from Don B.) on Fri, 7 Feb 2003 09:33:09
In Reply to: Sticky Ignition Lock, Eric-MN '92 900S, Wed, 5 Feb 2003 10:04:32
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The "sticky" problem could be more, much deeper, than just the lock. I had the same problem for months - blew air and sucked air all around the area, added WD-40 and other suggested lubes with no real cure. One morning the entire key/lock assembly turned 360-degrees! After taking all of the ignition assembly apart I found ages-old grease near, but not on, the gears. This original "stuff", no longer lubricating anything, was about the consistency of frozen butter! Cleaned and replaced with a bearing grease, I thought my problem was over. Back together, into the car, and NO, same problem!! Out again (much easier the second time!) looking around I pulled to sealed switch assembly... where all the wires attach. It would hardly turn by hand! Off to the parts yard, found one that I guessed would move easier, put all the mess back in the car.... YES, IGNITION!!! My suggestion.... dig a bit deeper!
Don B.
Austin, TX
Did have an 86 900S
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Posts in this Thread:
- Sticky Ignition Lock, Eric-MN '92 900S, Wed, 5 Feb 2003 10:04:32
- Re: Sticky Ignition Lock, Don B., Fri, 7 Feb 2003 09:33:09 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Sticky Ignition Lock, SDP, Thu, 6 Feb 2003 07:40:26
- Re: Sticky Ignition Lock, burlyb, Wed, 5 Feb 2003 13:25:13
- also in minneapolis, nt moore, Wed, 5 Feb 2003 13:17:17
- Re: also in minneapolis, Eric-MN '92 900S, Wed, 5 Feb 2003 13:45:18
- Well, there's dry graphite and liquid spray graphite..., Micah in NC, Wed, 5 Feb 2003 16:51:02
- Re: also in minneapolis, burlyb, Wed, 5 Feb 2003 15:09:24
- two options, nt moore, Wed, 5 Feb 2003 15:09:07
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