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Ignition key will not turn!
When I put my key in the ignition it will not turn. It acts as if it is locked. This started about a month ago but would only happen intermittantly. Now I have to leave the key in the ignition if I have any hopes of driving anywhere. I have tried both sets of keys and it makes no difference. Does the ignition cylinder need replaced? Please help!
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11-25-2007, 04:50 AM
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Try 'cleaning' the ignition cylinder. Get some WD40 with the straw and spray it in there. Then use the key, once you get it to turn, keep working the cylinder with the key and WD40 until it feels as good as new.
Once you have it working fine, and the WD40 has dried up, use some type of lock lube. I used some PTFE Dry Lube, and that seems to work fine.
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11-25-2007, 06:41 AM
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Welcome to the board...
Not sure if you tried this, but try rotating the steering wheel (in both directions) to release the steering wheel/switch tumbler locking pin while turning the key.
Please push the "User CP" button on the top left of this page and add your signature, model, year and whatever else so that we can better help in the future. There were at least two different types if ignition switches depending on the year and model of your Porsche.
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11-25-2007, 07:48 AM
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Try graphite lubricant for locks. This should work. Otherwise, time for a new ignition lock.
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11-25-2007, 01:08 PM
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I remember this happened on my Mazda. The cheap cylinder pins had worn down over time so I had to a new key slightly overcut (or undercut depending on which way you look at it) at Home Depot. That got me through to payday and had a locksmith rebuild the cylinder.
Of course it may just be a sticking pin that needs lube. As recommended above dry lubes work best for these.
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11-25-2007, 03:41 PM
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re:graphite!!!!!!
RE-RUN!!
Don't use graphite in the ignition or door locks/// MANY are electrical! IF they have electrical contacts; well... graphite is a conductor, it may cause ignition or door locking mechanism short circuits. Sort of like the Pencil trick for circuit boards... Use NON graphite "dry" lock-tumbler lube, or just take it to the locksmith and get it cleaned.. If you must use it NOW, a very quick burst of wd-40 will get it working... Mine's a little sticky but turning the steering wheel a little while pressing "lightly" down on the key, towards the floorboard? while turning it towards "lock" moves the ignition cylinder off the stuck pins and allows the pins to "fall" onto the key and clear the cylinder/lock housing, then you will be able to rotate the cylinder/key and unlock/turn on/start the car etc... Had to wipe my key off a few times with wd-40 in the back latch. I don't like wd for locks, It's going to attract dust that will turn into oily grime when the wd-40 disipates, the grime will eventually wear on the lock mech.
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