Sticking Key
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Laughing Gas
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Sticking Key
The other day I went to work and everything was just dandy. I goto lunch and when I put the key in the ignition it goes in half way then is REAL hard to push the rest of the way in. It is also a pain in the a$$ to pull out. What could have brought this about all the sudden? Can I just spray some penetrating lube in there to loosen the thing up. Just a little mind you, don't wanna screw up the electrical. Or is this something else?
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Sticking Key
Powdered graphite may be better...it won't run into any electrical connections and cause possible problems.
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Sticking Key
My experience with the key locks is always sudden death. Unexpectedly, then jam up. Not too difficult to change out, if you do it while it is still working somewhat. Not too expensive, unless you want to keep the ignition and doors keyed alike. That makes it a dealer item and very expensive.
Winford
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