[DeTomaso] Ignition key stuck in lock

Garth Rodericks garth_rodericks at yahoo.com
Fri Sep 11 15:14:29 EDT 2009


>>  WD40 or alternative penetrant won't hurt anything on the tumbler side, which is independent of the electronic 
>>  switch screwed on the back of it. Although the penetrant may be needed to release the key, lubrication for tumblers 
>>  should be in the form of graphite powder.

Yeah!  Everything Julian said...

There are no electric components on the tumbler/key side of the switch. 

1. Spray away and free the key!  
2. Spray some carb/choke cleaner in there to clean out the WD40 (which will attract/hold dust and dirt). 
3. Properly lube the lock assembly with graphite.

If you cannot free the key, take it to your local locksmith. If the car is not mobile, follow the instructions on 
PanteraPlace to remove the tumbler from the steering column and take just the tumbler to the locksmith.

Cheers!
Garth



      


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