Re: Sticking Ignition...

["Dr. Bob" <rmalinka@spec.net>]

Khan:

What ever you do - do not use WD40 on your ignition lock on the steering
wheel.  WD40 will eventually gum up your lock cylinder pins, which is
probably the problem your having now. If you spray WD40 into a lock it will
appear to work better better it will attract more dirt particles into the
lock mechanism.  What you should do is get a good quality graphite based
lock lubercant and spray it into your lock using the ignition key to open
the lock area. Spray the cleaner lubricant into your lock using a very small
straw like tube. Make sure to work the lubercant into the lock cylinders by
drawing the key in and out of the lock cylinder.  Also periodically clean
your ignition key - make sure its clean because some times it will collect
dirt which will be deposited into the cylinder of the lock. WD40 is a useful
product just don't use it in locks.

Dr. Bob   

At 10:30 AM 6/15/00 -0700, you wrote:
>
>This happened about six months ago, but it went away, so I never 
>bothered to write about it, but it's now back...
>
>When I turn the key, to the start engine position, the engine cranks 
>and starts up. But, when I release the key, instead of returning to 
>the "normal" position, the key stays in the "crank" position...
>
>I know it's not bad for the car (as there is some sort of circuit 
>that tells the starter to stop trying once it's started) but it's 
>still bothering me.
>
>What would cause it to stick like this? Where are the best places to 
>apply a little WD-40 to get rid of the sticky ignition?
>
>Thx.
>
>-Khan
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>Khan Klatt                                         khan@mediaaccess.com
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