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
 

Hmmmm, I've been using sillycone for years and have never had anything
"gum" up. Motor oil, maybe but who would use *that*?

<shrug>

JT




Woody wrote:
>
> 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
 

Hmmmm, I've been using sillycone for years and have never had anything
"gum" up. Motor oil, maybe but who would use *that*?

<shrug>

JT




Woody wrote:
>
> 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
 

Hmmmm, I've been using sillycone for years and have never had anything
"gum" up. Motor oil, maybe but who would use *that*?

<shrug>

JT




Woody wrote:
>
> 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
 

Hmmmm, I've been using sillycone for years and have never had anything
"gum" up. Motor oil, maybe but who would use *that*?

<shrug>

JT




Woody wrote:
>
> 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
 

Grumpy AuContraire <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in
news:45762C5C.75E4CFFF@GrumpyvilleNOT.com:

> Hmmmm, I've been using sillycone for years and have never had
> anything "gum" up. Motor oil, maybe but who would use *that*?
>
><shrug>
>
> JT
>
>
>
>
> Woody wrote:
>>
>> 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
>

liquid lubes will attract and hold dirt and what gets worn off your key.
Dry graphite does not attract or hold such crud.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
 

Grumpy AuContraire <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in
news:45762C5C.75E4CFFF@GrumpyvilleNOT.com:

> Hmmmm, I've been using sillycone for years and have never had
> anything "gum" up. Motor oil, maybe but who would use *that*?
>
><shrug>
>
> JT
>
>
>
>
> Woody wrote:
>>
>> 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
>

liquid lubes will attract and hold dirt and what gets worn off your key.
Dry graphite does not attract or hold such crud.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
 

Grumpy AuContraire <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in
news:45762C5C.75E4CFFF@GrumpyvilleNOT.com:

> Hmmmm, I've been using sillycone for years and have never had
> anything "gum" up. Motor oil, maybe but who would use *that*?
>
><shrug>
>
> JT
>
>
>
>
> Woody wrote:
>>
>> 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
>

liquid lubes will attract and hold dirt and what gets worn off your key.
Dry graphite does not attract or hold such crud.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
 

Grumpy AuContraire <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in
news:45762C5C.75E4CFFF@GrumpyvilleNOT.com:

> Hmmmm, I've been using sillycone for years and have never had
> anything "gum" up. Motor oil, maybe but who would use *that*?
>
><shrug>
>
> JT
>
>
>
>
> Woody wrote:
>>
>> 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
>

liquid lubes will attract and hold dirt and what gets worn off your key.
Dry graphite does not attract or hold such crud.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
> Grumpy AuContraire <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in
> news:45762C5C.75E4CFFF@GrumpyvilleNOT.com:
>
>> Hmmmm, I've been using silicone for years and have never had
>> anything "gum" up. Motor oil, maybe but who would use *that*?

=========================================

Don't you laugh when you see a car with a trail of motor oil running
down the side of the door? ?

The dirt sticks on and you can see it a mile away :-(

'Curly'

Re: DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
> Grumpy AuContraire <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in
> news:45762C5C.75E4CFFF@GrumpyvilleNOT.com:
>
>> Hmmmm, I've been using silicone for years and have never had
>> anything "gum" up. Motor oil, maybe but who would use *that*?

=========================================

Don't you laugh when you see a car with a trail of motor oil running
down the side of the door? ?

The dirt sticks on and you can see it a mile away :-(

'Curly'

Re: DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
> Grumpy AuContraire <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in
> news:45762C5C.75E4CFFF@GrumpyvilleNOT.com:
>
>> Hmmmm, I've been using silicone for years and have never had
>> anything "gum" up. Motor oil, maybe but who would use *that*?

=========================================

Don't you laugh when you see a car with a trail of motor oil running
down the side of the door? ?

The dirt sticks on and you can see it a mile away :-(

'Curly'

Re: DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
> Grumpy AuContraire <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in
> news:45762C5C.75E4CFFF@GrumpyvilleNOT.com:
>
>> Hmmmm, I've been using silicone for years and have never had
>> anything "gum" up. Motor oil, maybe but who would use *that*?

=========================================

Don't you laugh when you see a car with a trail of motor oil running
down the side of the door? ?

The dirt sticks on and you can see it a mile away :-(

'Curly'

Re: Re: DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
 

What is it with guys? I went to the dealer and, after they couldn’t
get the key out of the ignition, told them, "I went on the Internet
and want you to pull the console and check the shift lever position
switch.

Well, no way were they going to do that.

So I wimped out and they had it for 2 days and couldn’t figure out
what was wrong. After hearing the 2nd day’s list of excuses, I went
in to stand on the service manager’s deak and complain.

On day 4 they call and say, "Our lead mechanic checked under the
console. You must have spilled a lot of Cokes on it, because the
shift lever position switch is your problem."

Well - DUH ! This cost me 6 days and $232

"motsco_" wrote
> Jim Yanik wrote:
> > Grumpy AuContraire <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in
> > news:45762C5C.75E4CFFF@GrumpyvilleNOT.com:
> >
> >> Hmmmm, I've been using silicone for years and have never
> had
> >> anything "gum" up. Motor oil, maybe but who would use
> *that*?
>
> =========================================
>
> Don't you laugh when you see a car with a trail of motor oil
> running
> down the side of the door? ?
>
> The dirt sticks on and you can see it a mile away :-(
>
> 'Curly'

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Re: Re: DO NOT USE THIS ADVISE
 

What is it with guys? I went to the dealer and, after they couldn’t
get the key out of the ignition, told them, "I went on the Internet
and want you to pull the console and check the shift lever position
switch.

Well, no way were they going to do that.

So I wimped out and they had it for 2 days and couldn’t figure out
what was wrong. After hearing the 2nd day’s list of excuses, I went
in to stand on the service manager’s deak and complain.

On day 4 they call and say, "Our lead mechanic checked under the
console. You must have spilled a lot of Cokes on it, because the
shift lever position switch is your problem."

Well - DUH ! This cost me 6 days and $232

"motsco_" wrote
> Jim Yanik wrote:
> > Grumpy AuContraire <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in
> > news:45762C5C.75E4CFFF@GrumpyvilleNOT.com:
> >
> >> Hmmmm, I've been using silicone for years and have never
> had
> >> anything "gum" up. Motor oil, maybe but who would use
> *that*?
>
> =========================================
>
> Don't you laugh when you see a car with a trail of motor oil
> running
> down the side of the door? ?
>
> The dirt sticks on and you can see it a mile away :-(
>
> 'Curly'

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