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16-05-12, 02:15 PM
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SV ignition, key stiff to turn on.
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?
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16-05-12, 02:22 PM
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Re: SV ignition, Key stiff to turn on
If you have both keys, just try the other one, your key could be worn
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16-05-12, 02:42 PM
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Re: SV ignition, Key stiff to turn on
Its alot better, still gets a little stuck going onto the sidelights only
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16-05-12, 04:16 PM
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Re: SV ignition, key stiff to turn on.
Get the lead of a pencil and grind it up using an emry bord or simuler and work it in the lock .
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16-05-12, 04:39 PM
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Re: SV ignition, key stiff to turn on.
have you tried oil
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16-05-12, 04:41 PM
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Re: SV ignition, key stiff to turn on.
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As NTECUK suggested graphite powder is usually whats best
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16-05-12, 04:43 PM
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White lithium grease sorted mine out.
Last edited by radicalry00; 16-05-12 at 04:45 PM. |
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16-05-12, 04:56 PM
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Re: SV ignition, key stiff to turn on.
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. |
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16-05-12, 05:40 PM
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Re: SV ignition, key stiff to turn on.
Dont get grit or dirt in it .Oils grease will so avoid it.Just nick a pencil.
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16-05-12, 05:41 PM
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Re: SV ignition, key stiff to turn on.
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