Re: ignition switch/tumbler lube

[wolf]

Hey Joey (or anyone else who might know this);

What can I use to get a bit of 'scratchiness' from out of my ignition switch's tumbler (Disco 1997, SE7 - mit der autotranz)? I am thinking a dry graphite type of lube - what say you? My concern being I do not want the lube to short anything.

A little more info: - it turns, no problem, but it feels like its dry or needs a bit of lube at a certain point. I do not want this to deteriorate as new ignition switchs cost around $569.00 USD so, obviously, I want to keep this one happy.

Wolf

 

[joey]

Mine has done the same thing, I thought about the graphite, but was concerned about build up. Nothing really in there to short out...

What I have done is take some light weapons oil and put on the key and turn the ignition a few times. Repeat 4 or 5 times and so far it is still working well.

 

[Disco Mike]

You might want to use a high pressure air nozzle and blow out the tumbler are before try to lube it. I would also suggest you call a dealer, get your key code number and have a new on made since yours is 12 years old and pretty warn out, this will slow down any additional wear.

 

[wolf]

Mine has done the same thing, I thought about the graphite, but was concerned about build up. Nothing really in there to short out...

What I have done is take some light weapons oil and put on the key and turn the ignition a few times. Repeat 4 or 5 times and so far it is still working well.

Roger this; I'll give that a try.

thanks;

Wolf

 

[wolf]

You might want to use a high pressure air nozzle and blow out the tumbler are before try to lube it. I would also suggest you call a dealer, get your key code number and have a new on made since yours is 12 years old and pretty warn out, this will slow down any additional wear.

Hi Mike;

Good idea on the air as well - I'll do that before the light oil.

It looks like the previous owner replaced it once - as ignition keys are different from door key so, hopefully, I will not have to do that for a while (although I have had this beast since the Fall of 2005).

I have lots of good, dry shop-air available so that won't be a problem; what are you thinking - in the 90psi range? I don't want to blow the tumbler apart (LoL).

Thanks again;

Wolf