[DeTomaso] Ignition key stuck in lock

michael@michaelshortt.com michaelsavga at gmail.com
Fri Sep 11 15:17:26 EDT 2009


Won't Carb cleaner spoil the finish on the sterring column paint and melt
plastic parts?

Maybe Brake Clean, we use that on the R/C toys because it won't harm
electronics or the plastic parts.

Michael Shortt

On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 3:14 PM, Garth Rodericks
<garth_rodericks at yahoo.com>wrote:

> >>  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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