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ignition lock hard to turn
So this morning, I got into my car and the ignition was hard to turn. I have to wiggle the key back and forth in order to get it to turn and start. The key isn't bent or anything. Anyone know what could have happened?
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10-12-2009, 07:44 AM
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LOL. Im having this VERY same problem!!! I think my keys are just worn out? Maybe yours too?
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10-12-2009, 08:32 AM
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This happened to me a couple days ago, but once i tapped on the cylinder and FORCED the key to turn, all was good..
GL, Ryan
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10-12-2009, 08:47 AM
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10-12-2009, 11:57 AM
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earwax solved my problem. could it be water? windshield deicer, then lube? the deicer destroys plastic parts, like window switches, maybe wd40 is better?
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10-13-2009, 12:28 PM
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Put a rag under it to catch the drips and spray brakekleen in it untill it comes out clean.
Then give it a liberal dose of graphite key lube.
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10-13-2009, 12:50 PM
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It works normally again all of a sudden. Maybe it is dirty inside. I will try cleaning it if it ever happens again. Thanks.
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10-13-2009, 01:11 PM
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God this is driving me nuts! I hate fiddling with the key to get it to turn! How do I go about getting new keys? I if buy a new ignition switch does it come with keys?
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10-14-2009, 12:25 AM
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there is white grease on the pins inside the key switch . white grease gets old and hard after 20 years . just give it a shot of new white grease from a spray can or some wd-40 .
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10-14-2009, 04:28 AM
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or try Caig Fader Lube - guaranteed not to mess-up plastic. Caig is electronics lubrication. All the audio guys use it.
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10-14-2009, 12:16 PM
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1985 Porsche 944 2.5L
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