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Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote:
>I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the LockEase. >The key moves much easier but still gets stuck - now 4 out of 5 times. > When it is stuck, and I turn the key to the right to start the car, >it will turn over. However I still can’t get it out of Park - even >when I use the "Shift Lock Release" next to the automatic gear >shift. It will only release from Park when I’ve managed to get the >key out of the ignition and turn it on again. Sounding like the fix >is getting more and more complicated. At this point, I’d at least like >to sound a little smart when I talk to the Honda mechanic. Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on when the shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not lit, you need a console switch which is located about two feet from the part you are working on.. > >"Tegger" wrote: > > Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in > > news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > > > > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > > > > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 > > Honda > > >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to > > the left > > >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the > > key is > > >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong > > bong noise > > >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, > > pound on > > >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 > > into the > > >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This > > doesn’t always > > >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get > > completely > > >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > > > > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the > > key is > > > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this > > point.) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key > > non-removal. > > > > The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate > > correctly. > > > > -- > > Tegger > > > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote:
>I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the LockEase. >The key moves much easier but still gets stuck - now 4 out of 5 times. > When it is stuck, and I turn the key to the right to start the car, >it will turn over. However I still can’t get it out of Park - even >when I use the "Shift Lock Release" next to the automatic gear >shift. It will only release from Park when I’ve managed to get the >key out of the ignition and turn it on again. Sounding like the fix >is getting more and more complicated. At this point, I’d at least like >to sound a little smart when I talk to the Honda mechanic. Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on when the shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not lit, you need a console switch which is located about two feet from the part you are working on.. > >"Tegger" wrote: > > Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in > > news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > > > > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > > > > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 > > Honda > > >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to > > the left > > >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the > > key is > > >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong > > bong noise > > >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, > > pound on > > >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 > > into the > > >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This > > doesn’t always > > >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get > > completely > > >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > > > > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the > > key is > > > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this > > point.) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key > > non-removal. > > > > The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate > > correctly. > > > > -- > > Tegger > > > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote:
>I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the LockEase. >The key moves much easier but still gets stuck - now 4 out of 5 times. > When it is stuck, and I turn the key to the right to start the car, >it will turn over. However I still can’t get it out of Park - even >when I use the "Shift Lock Release" next to the automatic gear >shift. It will only release from Park when I’ve managed to get the >key out of the ignition and turn it on again. Sounding like the fix >is getting more and more complicated. At this point, I’d at least like >to sound a little smart when I talk to the Honda mechanic. Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on when the shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not lit, you need a console switch which is located about two feet from the part you are working on.. > >"Tegger" wrote: > > Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in > > news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > > > > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > > > > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 > > Honda > > >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to > > the left > > >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the > > key is > > >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong > > bong noise > > >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, > > pound on > > >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 > > into the > > >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This > > doesn’t always > > >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get > > completely > > >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > > > > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the > > key is > > > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this > > point.) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key > > non-removal. > > > > The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate > > correctly. > > > > -- > > Tegger > > > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote:
>I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the LockEase. >The key moves much easier but still gets stuck - now 4 out of 5 times. > When it is stuck, and I turn the key to the right to start the car, >it will turn over. However I still can’t get it out of Park - even >when I use the "Shift Lock Release" next to the automatic gear >shift. It will only release from Park when I’ve managed to get the >key out of the ignition and turn it on again. Sounding like the fix >is getting more and more complicated. At this point, I’d at least like >to sound a little smart when I talk to the Honda mechanic. Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on when the shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not lit, you need a console switch which is located about two feet from the part you are working on.. > >"Tegger" wrote: > > Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in > > news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > > > > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > > > > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 > > Honda > > >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to > > the left > > >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the > > key is > > >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the bong > > bong noise > > >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, > > pound on > > >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 > > into the > > >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This > > doesn’t always > > >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will get > > completely > > >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > > > > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when the > > key is > > > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at this > > point.) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key > > non-removal. > > > > The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate > > correctly. > > > > -- > > Tegger > > > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
The "P" light is off. I’m going to the Honda dealer tomorrow.
Thanks to all for the help ! "Gordon McGrew" wrote > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > >I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the > LockEase. > >The key moves much easier but still gets stuck - now 4 out of > 5 times. > > When it is stuck, and I turn the key to the right to start > the car, > >it will turn over. However I still can’t get it out of Park > - even > >when I use the "Shift Lock Release" next to the automatic > gear > >shift. It will only release from Park when I’ve managed to > get the > >key out of the ignition and turn it on again. Sounding like > the fix > >is getting more and more complicated. At this point, I’d at > least like > >to sound a little smart when I talk to the Honda mechanic. > > Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on > when the > shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not > lit, > you need a console switch which is located about two feet from > the > part you are working on.. > > > > >"Tegger" wrote: > > > Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in > > > news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > > > > > > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > > > > > > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic > 1991 > > > Honda > > > >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn > it to > > > the left > > > >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When > the > > > key is > > > >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the > bong > > > bong noise > > > >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering > wheel, > > > pound on > > > >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some > WD40 > > > into the > > > >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This > > > doesn’t always > > > >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will > get > > > completely > > > >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > > > > > > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when > the > > > key is > > > > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at > this > > > point.) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key > > > non-removal. > > > > > > The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate > > > correctly. > > > > > > -- > > > Tegger > > > > > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > > > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ -- Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact author/report abuse Thread archive: http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html |
Re: Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
The "P" light is off. I’m going to the Honda dealer tomorrow.
Thanks to all for the help ! "Gordon McGrew" wrote > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > >I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the > LockEase. > >The key moves much easier but still gets stuck - now 4 out of > 5 times. > > When it is stuck, and I turn the key to the right to start > the car, > >it will turn over. However I still can’t get it out of Park > - even > >when I use the "Shift Lock Release" next to the automatic > gear > >shift. It will only release from Park when I’ve managed to > get the > >key out of the ignition and turn it on again. Sounding like > the fix > >is getting more and more complicated. At this point, I’d at > least like > >to sound a little smart when I talk to the Honda mechanic. > > Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on > when the > shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not > lit, > you need a console switch which is located about two feet from > the > part you are working on.. > > > > >"Tegger" wrote: > > > Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in > > > news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > > > > > > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > > > > > > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic > 1991 > > > Honda > > > >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn > it to > > > the left > > > >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When > the > > > key is > > > >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the > bong > > > bong noise > > > >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering > wheel, > > > pound on > > > >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some > WD40 > > > into the > > > >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This > > > doesn’t always > > > >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will > get > > > completely > > > >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > > > > > > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when > the > > > key is > > > > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at > this > > > point.) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key > > > non-removal. > > > > > > The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate > > > correctly. > > > > > > -- > > > Tegger > > > > > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > > > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ -- Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact author/report abuse Thread archive: http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html |
Re: Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
The "P" light is off. I’m going to the Honda dealer tomorrow.
Thanks to all for the help ! "Gordon McGrew" wrote > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > >I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the > LockEase. > >The key moves much easier but still gets stuck - now 4 out of > 5 times. > > When it is stuck, and I turn the key to the right to start > the car, > >it will turn over. However I still can’t get it out of Park > - even > >when I use the "Shift Lock Release" next to the automatic > gear > >shift. It will only release from Park when I’ve managed to > get the > >key out of the ignition and turn it on again. Sounding like > the fix > >is getting more and more complicated. At this point, I’d at > least like > >to sound a little smart when I talk to the Honda mechanic. > > Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on > when the > shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not > lit, > you need a console switch which is located about two feet from > the > part you are working on.. > > > > >"Tegger" wrote: > > > Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in > > > news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > > > > > > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > > > > > > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic > 1991 > > > Honda > > > >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn > it to > > > the left > > > >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When > the > > > key is > > > >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the > bong > > > bong noise > > > >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering > wheel, > > > pound on > > > >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some > WD40 > > > into the > > > >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This > > > doesn’t always > > > >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will > get > > > completely > > > >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > > > > > > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when > the > > > key is > > > > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at > this > > > point.) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key > > > non-removal. > > > > > > The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate > > > correctly. > > > > > > -- > > > Tegger > > > > > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > > > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ -- Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact author/report abuse Thread archive: http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html |
Re: Re: 1991 Honda Civic - Can’t get the key out of the ignition
The "P" light is off. I’m going to the Honda dealer tomorrow.
Thanks to all for the help ! "Gordon McGrew" wrote > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:25:39 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > >I cleaned the ignition with the brake cleaner and used the > LockEase. > >The key moves much easier but still gets stuck - now 4 out of > 5 times. > > When it is stuck, and I turn the key to the right to start > the car, > >it will turn over. However I still can’t get it out of Park > - even > >when I use the "Shift Lock Release" next to the automatic > gear > >shift. It will only release from Park when I’ve managed to > get the > >key out of the ignition and turn it on again. Sounding like > the fix > >is getting more and more complicated. At this point, I’d at > least like > >to sound a little smart when I talk to the Honda mechanic. > > Before you do anything else; verify that the "P" light is on > when the > shift lever is in P and the key/lever is stuck. If "P" is not > lit, > you need a console switch which is located about two feet from > the > part you are working on.. > > > > >"Tegger" wrote: > > > Gordon McGrew <RgEmMcOgVrEew@mindspring.com> wrote in > > > news:b0f7n2dsvun60ddb2mbhsl46nbelofdrhp@4ax.com: > > > > > > > On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:25:26 GMT, MPMP <none@000.com> wrote: > > > > > > > >>I can’t get the key out of the ignition in my automatic > 1991 > > > Honda > > > >>Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn > it to > > > the left > > > >>to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When > the > > > key is > > > >>stuck, the gear shift won’t move out of park and the > bong > > > bong noise > > > >>won’t stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering > wheel, > > > pound on > > > >>the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some > WD40 > > > into the > > > >>key hole but that didn’t make a big difference. This > > > doesn’t always > > > >>happen, but enough times that I’m worried they key will > get > > > completely > > > >>stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. > > > > > > > > Does the transmission indicator light indicate "P" when > the > > > key is > > > > hard to remove? (I assume the transmission is in P at > this > > > point.) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > There ya go. That's the most common reason for key > > > non-removal. > > > > > > The sift lever position switch gums up and won't operate > > > correctly. > > > > > > -- > > > Tegger > > > > > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > > > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ -- Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact author/report abuse Thread archive: http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html |
DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed for the
lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good. "Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message news:45738D2D.CB4ACA9A@GrumpyvilleNOT.com... > > > MPMP wrote: >> >> I can't get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >> Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >> to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >> stuck, the gear shift won't move out of park and the bong bong noise >> won't stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >> the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >> key hole but that didn't make a big difference. This doesn't always >> happen, but enough times that I'm worried they key will get completely >> stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. >> >> -- >> Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface >> Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact >> author/report abuse >> Thread archive: >> http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html > > > > WD-40 is not the stuff to use. If lubrication is going to help, use a > silicon based spray and soak the crap out of it. > > JT |
DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed for the
lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good. "Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message news:45738D2D.CB4ACA9A@GrumpyvilleNOT.com... > > > MPMP wrote: >> >> I can't get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >> Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >> to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >> stuck, the gear shift won't move out of park and the bong bong noise >> won't stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >> the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >> key hole but that didn't make a big difference. This doesn't always >> happen, but enough times that I'm worried they key will get completely >> stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. >> >> -- >> Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface >> Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact >> author/report abuse >> Thread archive: >> http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html > > > > WD-40 is not the stuff to use. If lubrication is going to help, use a > silicon based spray and soak the crap out of it. > > JT |
DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed for the
lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good. "Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message news:45738D2D.CB4ACA9A@GrumpyvilleNOT.com... > > > MPMP wrote: >> >> I can't get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >> Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >> to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >> stuck, the gear shift won't move out of park and the bong bong noise >> won't stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >> the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >> key hole but that didn't make a big difference. This doesn't always >> happen, but enough times that I'm worried they key will get completely >> stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. >> >> -- >> Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface >> Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact >> author/report abuse >> Thread archive: >> http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html > > > > WD-40 is not the stuff to use. If lubrication is going to help, use a > silicon based spray and soak the crap out of it. > > JT |
DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed for the
lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good. "Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message news:45738D2D.CB4ACA9A@GrumpyvilleNOT.com... > > > MPMP wrote: >> >> I can't get the key out of the ignition in my automatic 1991 Honda >> Civic Hatchback. Not temperature related. I can turn it to the left >> to the I, but not further to the left to the O. When the key is >> stuck, the gear shift won't move out of park and the bong bong noise >> won't stop. If I wiggle the key, toggle the steering wheel, pound on >> the dash, etc I can finally get it out. I sprayed some WD40 into the >> key hole but that didn't make a big difference. This doesn't always >> happen, but enough times that I'm worried they key will get completely >> stuck and not come out at all. Thanks. >> >> -- >> Posted at author's request, using http://www.AutoBoardz.com interface >> Articles individually verified to usenet standards. Visit URL to contact >> author/report abuse >> Thread archive: >> http://www.AutoBoardz.com/1991-key-i...ict199357.html > > > > WD-40 is not the stuff to use. If lubrication is going to help, use a > silicon based spray and soak the crap out of it. > > JT |
Re: DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in
news:dqldh.26158$wP1.12322@newssvr14.news.prodigy. net: > NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed > for the lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good. Any light machine oil works very well. The lighter the better. Graphite is a poor choice for automotive locks. Great for indoor locks, though. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in
news:dqldh.26158$wP1.12322@newssvr14.news.prodigy. net: > NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed > for the lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good. Any light machine oil works very well. The lighter the better. Graphite is a poor choice for automotive locks. Great for indoor locks, though. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
"Woody" <TheDuck@pond.net> wrote in
news:dqldh.26158$wP1.12322@newssvr14.news.prodigy. net: > NEVER spray lubricants other than graphite based lubricants designed > for the lock. Silicon and other lubricants will gum it up good. Any light machine oil works very well. The lighter the better. Graphite is a poor choice for automotive locks. Great for indoor locks, though. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
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