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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Langley, BC, Canada
Posts: 291
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OK, so it's crazy these days what lubricant works and what doesn't.
2010 Cayenne GTS - was having issues when I removed the key with the system staying on, i.e. not recognizing the key was out. Sprayed some WD40 into the mechanism, and its worked great since.
Electric Garage Door Opener with screw mechanism - used lithium grease to lubricate the screw - and the door actually seized up!!! Had to spray cans and cans of WD40 into the screw to flush all of the lithium grease out, door works fine now (phew!!).
1970 911 - Ignition key was a bit stiff, sounded like there was some sand or grit in the mechanism. Hit it with a shot of WD40 - lock seized! Won't turn at all now. Used compressed air to try and blow out the mechanism (computer cleaner can). Still nothing! Have tried two keys, and its seized. The steering wheels turn fine, the wheel lock doesn't seem to engage at all. Will try and use brake cleaner or something, and then I am not going to lube anything in my garage for a while (OK, we all know that's not true).
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1970 911 T
2004 Carrera 4S
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