Dry ignition key

Yes, thanks for that about the WD40- Its a very thin liquid isnt it?
Im just wary of a liquid lubricant doing one of 2 things - and probably
BOTH over the next few months..
first - eventually but anavoidably turning to a more "mud like"
consistancy in its confined space around the tumblers, trapping dirt and
gumming up the works.
OR/AND
getting into the ignition electrics below the key and gumming up the
works there - does it conduct electricity?? Bet it does.
An amount finding its way into the electrics may cause a low grade drain
(short) throught the wiring if it is conductive...

So no, I dont feel comfortable about thin liquid lubricants in a
situation like this.

But thanks anyway...
I was nore interested in what a proesional might use.

Andrew
HW wrote:
> "Andrew Munro" <amu1961.RemoveThis@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
> news:wYL5f.23296$U51.1298@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>
>>Hey guyse (2002 900SS)
>>I have a really dry ignition switch, so the key feels as though it is
>>binding a a lot just before it goes all the way in, then "click" in it
>>goes that last few millimeters...
>>
>>What should I use to lubricate this item, remembering that there are
>>electrics involved and its pretty much in the weather...
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Drew.
>
>
> Hi rew, I don't kno if you have a product called WD40 over there, but a
> quirt of tht would not go amiss. Basically, it's an all purpose
> cleaner/lubricator that is Ok to use on electrics. Try your local motor
> parts dealer and ask them for that or equivalent. If you are not sure about
> quirting it int he hole, then spray a bit on the key and slide it in a few
> times - should do the trick.
>
> Regards
> Henry
>
>
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Use powdered graphite in you lock, it doesnt gum up anything - rub a soft
leaded pencil on the key surfaces then put in and out of the lock a few
times repeat process twice.
Lushy from Downunder
"Andrew Munro" <amu1961 RemoveThis @bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
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> Yes, thanks for that about the WD40- Its a very thin liquid isnt it?
> Im just wary of a liquid lubricant doing one of 2 things - and probably
> BOTH over the next few months..
> first - eventually but anavoidably turning to a more "mud like"
> consistancy in its confined space around the tumblers, trapping dirt and
> gumming up the works.
> OR/AND
> getting into the ignition electrics below the key and gumming up the works
> there - does it conduct electricity?? Bet it does.
> An amount finding its way into the electrics may cause a low grade drain
> (short) throught the wiring if it is conductive...
>
> So no, I dont feel comfortable about thin liquid lubricants in a situation
> like this.
>
> But thanks anyway...
> I was nore interested in what a proesional might use.
>
> Andrew
> HW wrote:
>> "Andrew Munro" <amu1961 RemoveThis @bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
>> news:wYL5f.23296$U51.1298@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>>
>>>Hey guyse (2002 900SS)
>>>I have a really dry ignition switch, so the key feels as though it is
>>>binding a a lot just before it goes all the way in, then "click" in it
>>>goes that last few millimeters...
>>>
>>>What should I use to lubricate this item, remembering that there are
>>>electrics involved and its pretty much in the weather...
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>
>>>Drew.
>>
>>
>> Hi rew, I don't kno if you have a product called WD40 over there, but a
>> quirt of tht would not go amiss. Basically, it's an all purpose
>> cleaner/lubricator that is Ok to use on electrics. Try your local motor
>> parts dealer and ask them for that or equivalent. If you are not sure
>> about quirting it int he hole, then spray a bit on the key and slide it
>> in a few times - should do the trick.
>>
>> Regards
>> Henry
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On Tue, 25 Oct 2005 18:13:48 -0700, Andrew Munro <amu1961.TakeThisOut@bigpond.net.au>
wrote:

> Yes, thanks for that about the WD40- Its a very thin liquid isnt it?
> Im just wary of a liquid lubricant doing one of 2 things - and probably
> BOTH over the next few months..
> first - eventually but anavoidably turning to a more "mud like"
> consistancy in its confined space around the tumblers, trapping dirt and
> gumming up the works.
> OR/AND
> getting into the ignition electrics below the key and gumming up the
> works there - does it conduct electricity?? Bet it does.
> An amount finding its way into the electrics may cause a low grade drain
> (short) throught the wiring if it is conductive...
>
> So no, I dont feel comfortable about thin liquid lubricants in a
> situation like this.
>
> But thanks anyway...
> I was nore interested in what a proesional might use.
>

WD 40 was made to keep water out of electronics. The name neans Water
Displacer, and the 40 because it was the 40th try. The first use was
protecting electronics in ICBM when they travaled from the place of
assembly to the place of use.


--
Captain RJ on the Beach in San Clemente
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"rj prescott" <captaingumby.RemoveThis@operamail.com> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 25 Oct 2005 18:13:48 -0700, Andrew Munro <amu1961.RemoveThis@bigpond.net.au>
> wrote:
>
>> Yes, thanks for that about the WD40- Its a very thin liquid isnt it?
>> Im just wary of a liquid lubricant doing one of 2 things - and probably
>> BOTH over the next few months..
>> first - eventually but anavoidably turning to a more "mud like"
>> consistancy in its confined space around the tumblers, trapping dirt and
>> gumming up the works.
>> OR/AND
>> getting into the ignition electrics below the key and gumming up the
>> works there - does it conduct electricity?? Bet it does.
>> An amount finding its way into the electrics may cause a low grade drain
>> (short) throught the wiring if it is conductive...
>>
>> So no, I dont feel comfortable about thin liquid lubricants in a
>> situation like this.
>>
>> But thanks anyway...
>> I was nore interested in what a proesional might use.
>>
>
> WD 40 was made to keep water out of electronics. The name neans Water
> Displacer, and the 40 because it was the 40th try. The first use was
> protecting electronics in ICBM when they travaled from the place of
> assembly to the place of use.
>
>
> --
> Captain RJ on the Beach in San Clemente

Thank you .... nuff said!
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HW wrote:
> "rj prescott" <captaingumby.RemoveThis@operamail.com> wrote in message
> news:op.sznbnpjz04urmw@rjslumptop.oc.cox.net...
>
>>On Tue, 25 Oct 2005 18:13:48 -0700, Andrew Munro <amu1961.RemoveThis@bigpond.net.au>
>>wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Yes, thanks for that about the WD40- Its a very thin liquid isnt it?
>>>Im just wary of a liquid lubricant doing one of 2 things - and probably
>>>BOTH over the next few months..
>>>first - eventually but anavoidably turning to a more "mud like"
>>>consistancy in its confined space around the tumblers, trapping dirt and
>>>gumming up the works.
>>>OR/AND
>>>getting into the ignition electrics below the key and gumming up the
>>>works there - does it conduct electricity?? Bet it does.
>>>An amount finding its way into the electrics may cause a low grade drain
>>>(short) throught the wiring if it is conductive...
>>>
>>>So no, I dont feel comfortable about thin liquid lubricants in a
>>>situation like this.
>>>
>>>But thanks anyway...
>>>I was nore interested in what a proesional might use.
>>>
>>
>>WD 40 was made to keep water out of electronics. The name neans Water
>>Displacer, and the 40 because it was the 40th try. The first use was
>>protecting electronics in ICBM when they travaled from the place of
>>assembly to the place of use.
>>
>>
>>--
>>Captain RJ on the Beach in San Clemente
>
>
> Thank you .... nuff said!
>
>
Yes thats all very good and all of that..
nuff said and what have you...
But your reasonings fails to address DIRT (DUST) getting into the works
and slowly turning to mud over the months - Most liquid lubricants trap
dirt - maybe not in the relative dust free environment of ICBM
electronics, but my ignition tumblers are a far cry that. Havent you
noticed that once you start using these thin liquid lubricants for a
mechanical application, you tend to find the need to reapply and reapply
more often because things get "sticky"? Presumably due to grim being
introduced into the area as it is trapped by the liquid?
Probably not I suppose... Thats OK though.
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Well yes, I like the sound of powdered graphite used sparingly.
Presumably it wont enter the electrics, but it would be a terrible
mistake to try and undo if it did. Ill give it a whirl probably - and
as you say - rubbed on the edged of my key.
Thanks

David wrote:
> Use powdered graphite in you lock, it doesnt gum up anything - rub a soft
> leaded pencil on the key surfaces then put in and out of the lock a few
> times repeat process twice.
> Lushy from Downunder
> "Andrew Munro" <amu1961 DeleteThis @bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
> news:gLA7f.846$Hj2.808@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>
>>Yes, thanks for that about the WD40- Its a very thin liquid isnt it?
>>Im just wary of a liquid lubricant doing one of 2 things - and probably
>>BOTH over the next few months..
>>first - eventually but anavoidably turning to a more "mud like"
>>consistancy in its confined space around the tumblers, trapping dirt and
>>gumming up the works.
>>OR/AND
>>getting into the ignition electrics below the key and gumming up the works
>>there - does it conduct electricity?? Bet it does.
>>An amount finding its way into the electrics may cause a low grade drain
>>(short) throught the wiring if it is conductive...
>>
>>So no, I dont feel comfortable about thin liquid lubricants in a situation
>>like this.
>>
>>But thanks anyway...
>>I was nore interested in what a proesional might use.
>>
>>Andrew
>>HW wrote:
>>
>>>"Andrew Munro" <amu1961 DeleteThis @bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
>>>news:wYL5f.23296$U51.1298@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Hey guyse (2002 900SS)
>>>>I have a really dry ignition switch, so the key feels as though it is
>>>>binding a a lot just before it goes all the way in, then "click" in it
>>>>goes that last few millimeters...
>>>>
>>>>What should I use to lubricate this item, remembering that there are
>>>>electrics involved and its pretty much in the weather...
>>>>
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>
>>>>Drew.
>>>
>>>
>>>Hi rew, I don't kno if you have a product called WD40 over there, but a
>>>quirt of tht would not go amiss. Basically, it's an all purpose
>>>cleaner/lubricator that is Ok to use on electrics. Try your local motor
>>>parts dealer and ask them for that or equivalent. If you are not sure
>>>about quirting it int he hole, then spray a bit on the key and slide it
>>>in a few times - should do the trick.
>>>
>>>Regards
>>>Henry
>
>
>
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"Andrew Munro" <amu1961.RemoveThis@bigpond.net.au> wrote in message
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> HW wrote:
>> "rj prescott" <captaingumby.RemoveThis@operamail.com> wrote in message
>> news:op.sznbnpjz04urmw@rjslumptop.oc.cox.net...
>>
>>>On Tue, 25 Oct 2005 18:13:48 -0700, Andrew Munro <amu1961.RemoveThis@bigpond.net.au>
>>>wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Yes, thanks for that about the WD40- Its a very thin liquid isnt it?
>>>>Im just wary of a liquid lubricant doing one of 2 things - and probably
>>>>BOTH over the next few months..
>>>>first - eventually but anavoidably turning to a more "mud like"
>>>>consistancy in its confined space around the tumblers, trapping dirt and
>>>>gumming up the works.
>>>>OR/AND
>>>>getting into the ignition electrics below the key and gumming up the
>>>>works there - does it conduct electricity?? Bet it does.
>>>>An amount finding its way into the electrics may cause a low grade drain
>>>>(short) throught the wiring if it is conductive...
>>>>
>>>>So no, I dont feel comfortable about thin liquid lubricants in a
>>>>situation like this.
>>>>
>>>>But thanks anyway...
>>>>I was nore interested in what a proesional might use.
>>>>
>>>
>>>WD 40 was made to keep water out of electronics. The name neans Water
>>>Displacer, and the 40 because it was the 40th try. The first use was
>>>protecting electronics in ICBM when they travaled from the place of
>>>assembly to the place of use.
>>>
>>>
>>>--
>>>Captain RJ on the Beach in San Clemente
>>
>>
>> Thank you .... nuff said!
> Yes thats all very good and all of that..
> nuff said and what have you...
> But your reasonings fails to address DIRT (DUST) getting into the works
> and slowly turning to mud over the months - Most liquid lubricants trap
> dirt - maybe not in the relative dust free environment of ICBM
> electronics, but my ignition tumblers are a far cry that. Havent you
> noticed that once you start using these thin liquid lubricants for a
> mechanical application, you tend to find the need to reapply and reapply
> more often because things get "sticky"? Presumably due to grim being
> introduced into the area as it is trapped by the liquid?
> Probably not I suppose... Thats OK though.
>
>
>
OK, best keep it dry then.
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You definitely want to use powdered graphite. It is available (cheap) in very small tubes at any hardware store. It is the premier lubricant for locks of all types - auto and household. Stick the trimmed nozzle into the lock and pinch it once for a 'puff' of the lube. Slide your key in and out a few times, repeat ONCE if necessary. It will last for some time...
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