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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 07:40 AM
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Another problem....

Now that I have the cranking problem fixed, I've noticed another potential problem.

Why is the ignition so hard to turn when everything is cold? The gear selector is stiff also. Anyone else noticed this? I'm afraid I'm going to break the ignition switch if I force it like I had to this morning. I've only noticed this problem when its below 50 degrees outside. The cooler the weather, the stiffer everything gets in the steering column. Why is this?
 
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 09:06 AM
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sounds like you need to take it apart and lube it all.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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Or possibly someone used thick grease to lube it already.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 10:42 PM
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[B]mine did this a little W D40 did the trick .good luck.
 
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