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(64 M100) My key will not turn to accessery. With a little force it will click over to start but when turning to the left it will only bend the key. Has anyone had this problem? I have a spare lock cylender and key but I can't get the old one out without turning to accessery. Any help would be great!
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mines so worn it does the same thing. I have to wiggle and giggle it to get it to bump over. Try having a key made but a high schooler! there never right on the money but it can compensate for worn down originals!
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If a new key doesn't work, take the switch out and lay it on a vise. Look for the small hole on the side near the back. Look in the hole and you'll see a pin sticking up. Take a punch and drive it down and then pull the cyl out. I've done this many times when I got a vehicle without a key. Just slide the new cyl back in and turn the key to "on", the pin will pop up and lock it into place. Before you put the new one in, take a screwdriver and turn the switch both ways to make sure the switch is ok. You can put a little lithium grease back there before you put the cyl back in.
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Flood it with WD40, and keep wiggeling & jiggling. My locksmith say do not put powder graphite in it.
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Oops. I should have waited longer for Barry's response. I ended up drilling it out last night. A little more work, but it worked. I have the replacement cyl. in there now. Thanks for all the advise guys. This site is amazing!
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The WD40 will break down the lube that is suppose to be in there. The WD40 will cause the cylinder will get all gummed up. Plus the WD40 will cause the electrical to possibly short out. WD40 is a condutive lube and a cleaner. Its just good to use on that kind of stuff.
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Originally Posted by dendyr
The WD40 will break down the lube that is suppose to be in there. The WD40 will cause the cylinder will get all gummed up. Plus the WD40 will cause the electrical to possibly short out. WD40 is a condutive lube and a cleaner. Its just good to use on that kind of stuff.
The cylinder part of the lock is seperated from the electrical part. The pins are brass with springs in a harder case. The WD40 won't cause any harm at all. IMHO
John
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