[DeTomaso] Ignition switch

[Thomas Törnblom]

I recently had an issue with a Toyota ignition lock that a previous owner appeared to have used some oily lubricant in and it was very hard to insert the key and turn it.
I used a spray can of PTFE (teflon), which is similar to powdered graphite with some solvent. I sprayed, inserted the key, pulled it out, wiped the black goo from the key and repeated until the key came out clean. The lock worked very well after this.
I’ve used this spray in the Pantera ignition lock years ago and it works very well.
I guess this Houdini spray is similar.
If the key is stuck in the lock, then that is a problem of course. 

> 9 apr. 2024 kl. 06:29 skrev Terry Himes <terry.himes at pncnet.com>:
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> Years ago, I had the same problem. Same solution "Houdini" solved it.
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> Terry
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> On 4/8/24, 5:12 PM, "DeTomaso on behalf of Larry Finch via DeTomaso" <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com <mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of detomaso at server.detomasolist.com <mailto:detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>> wrote:
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> All,
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> The electrical switch portion does have the spring back from start function as part of its action, but the key being stuck is a problem internal to the lock mechanism.
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> Common solution is spraying WD-40, but that is the wrong common solution. Use powdered graphite, or an aerosol can of lubricant called Houdini. WD-40 is a petroleum product and does a good job of lubricating, but also does a fine job of collecting every little bit of dirt that it comes in contact with. If you have already gummed up the poor thing with years of WD-40, flushing it with aerosol Houdini would be my first plan of attack. If you’re feeling adventuresome, you could remove the entire assembly, and be better able to clean it with a solvent and air pressure, followed by proper lubrication
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> Grime is not your friend when we’re talking about a sticky lock cylinder.
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> As for the electrical portions, I do have some new old stock and good used examples available at this time.
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> Larry
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> Sent from me using a magic, handheld electronic gizmo.
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