SV ignition, key stiff to turn on.

[Dave_es94]

My SVs key thingy is very stiff and i can just about turn it on and putting the steering lock on is very hard, I found out if i wiggle it, it just about goes, Ive tried WD40 and hasnt changed much, how can i make it smooth to turn on off and parking lights only ect?

[mister c]

If you have both keys, just try the other one, your key could be worn

[Dave_es94]

Its alot better, still gets a little stuck going onto the sidelights only

[NTECUK]

Get the lead of a pencil and grind it up using an emry bord or simuler and work it in the lock .

[widepants]

have you tried oil

[maviczap]

have you tried oil

Oil isn't recommend for lock barrels

As NTECUK suggested graphite powder is usually whats best

[radicalry00]

White lithium grease sorted mine out.

[Bibio]

dry chain lube or graphite powder.

if you use anything liquid and sticky it will keep the dust inside the lock which adds to premature ware (turns into grinding paste). if you are having problems then blast some wd40 down then compressed air then lube with dry chain lube or graphite powder.

[NTECUK]

Dont get grit or dirt in it .Oils grease will so avoid it.Just nick a pencil.

[maviczap]

dry chain lube or graphite powder.

if you use anything liquid and sticky it will keep the dust inside the lock which adds to premature ware (turns into grinding paste). if you are having problems then blast some wd40 down then compressed air then lube with dry chain lube or graphite powder.

Dont get grit or dirt in it .Oils grease will so avoid it.Just nick a pencil.

+1

[SoulKiss]

Its alot better, still gets a little stuck going onto the sidelights only

From memory you need to push down a bit to get to sidelights only

Besides thats the Parking Lights setting.

[Stenno]

Lashings and lashings of WD40 worked for me. Don't spare it.

[NTECUK]

WD will wash out any remaining lubricants as well as the grit.
so if you do that put some graphite back in .