When its cooler out, like early mornings, my ignition is quite stiff and I have to keep playing with it to get the key to turn. The key slides in perfectly, but tough to turn. Can u lube the inside with a lil squirt of something? Or will that effect the electronics in the cylinder?? Anyone else have this problem?

 

squirt a little wd40 or teflon spray (i use tri-flo, i use on bicycles) in the tumbler via the supplied straw. just a quick squirt is ample. work the key a few times. the electronics will be fine. if that doesn't work, look at how worn your key is.

 

Ok, thanks. Key is in decent shape. (besides the abbreviation "ING" for IGNition engraved by the previous owner, damn infidel...lol) I'll do that when I get home!

 

WD-40 or similar products in the keyhole is a fairly common fix. The problem, however, is that oil or grease will eventually make the sticking lock worse. This is because the oil or grease provides an ideal attractant for dust particles and dirt, which will start layering on top. Instead, purchase powdered graphite. This can be found in a hardware or automotive section of any department store or hardware store. Powdered Graphite is usually found in a small container with a pointed nozzle, or in a tube, making it easy to fit into the keyhole. If you find that you are using a lot of graphite, the lock needs to be repaired or replaced.

 

Try not to use oil based sprays like wd40 as they tend to gum up locks. Use a silicon based spray, or powdered graphite like trey said.

 

i've been using wd40 to free up locks for years without a problem, though i prefer the teflon spray because it coats better and wont get sticky after it dries. a lock that is gummed up already needs to be cleaned. wd40 claims to do that to sticky locks as well as protect it from moisture, then dry up. i'm sure graphite works well too, but most people have wd40 on hand already. i am careful not to use a product that gets on the key every time it gets used, then gets all over clothing and everything else. (not that graphite does that)

 

Sounds like you've had a few gummed up locks over the years lol. From my experience as a locksmith "that product" causes more harm than good to locks. Believe me.

 

sup jet vet im having same problem every soo often . theres tumblers in the ingnition cilinder that start to stick and or just worn out . i do them on fords all the time . honda might sell a kit and you can get a new key cutt too

 

Did you get some graphite yet Vet?

 

Word of advice... Use Graphite powder on these electronic ignitions!!! I squirted a lil WD40, NOT thinking about gravity carrying it to the electronic base of the cylinder... 15 min later, electrical system fails. Troubleshooting and probability leads me to figure this out. Now I'm in the process of disassembling the ignition. Not overly difficult, but a task I wish I didn't have to perform. Didn't think of graphite until after the fact and reading that suggestion.

Trey- Going to after school. (Farm & Fleet $0.99)