Ignition has locked up

zuluanshee · 01-19-2014, 06:59 PM

I've been having problems for months. At first it was difficult to get it out of parking lock. Then I couldn't put it into parking lock and left it on "turned off" mode ie where the machine is turned off but the front wheel can still turn. But it was still sticking when I tried to start and turn off. Now it is entirely stuck.

This is a problem that has been getting worse over the past few months. I have been using lubricant (not WD-40, the stuff that looks like printer toner), but it seems to have finally give up the ghost.

Are there any things I can do myself, that are not too technically advanced. Otherwise I guess it'll need a new ignition.

Edit: it's a 2006 if that matters

zuluanshee · 01-19-2014, 07:05 PM

Also, I have a second key and the problem persists.

And I can pull the key out ok, now that it's out of start position

zuluanshee · 01-19-2014, 07:44 PM

Update: I tried tapping on the top of the key and that seems to have worked a little. Then I took some canned air and blew it in there, and saw a significant change for the better, but not entirely fixed.

Given these developments, what do you think the diagnosis will be?

raul10141964 · 01-19-2014, 08:18 PM

I had the same problem so y when to a locksmith and hi put some special lubricant and fix it

mainlinecoffee · 01-19-2014, 09:28 PM

Your best bet may be to disassemble the lock and use a graphite or silicon lube. If you go that route than be sure you don't let the pins fall out. I had to tear mine down when I decided I didn't like keys and started using a flathead. Silicon seems to do much better in locks.

Fawlty · 01-20-2014, 02:43 AM

Yes, I think you are correct. Avoid using WD40 in locks.

zuluanshee · 01-20-2014, 03:00 PM

I have only ever used silicone.

JohnC · 01-20-2014, 10:51 PM

What is locking up? Is the lock binding? the ignition switch? Or, are the tumblers worn and the lock not unlocking? The fix depends on the cause.

Water Warrior 2 · 01-21-2014, 01:00 AM

I wonder if contact cleaner may help a bit. It may clean out some corrosion built up over time.

mainlinecoffee · 01-21-2014, 05:13 AM

I think contact cleaner would work wonders,anything to reduce friction,a lot of oils thicken up and turn to glue.

01-19-2014, 06:59 PM	#1
zuluanshee Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: United States Posts: 33	Ignition has locked up I've been having problems for months. At first it was difficult to get it out of parking lock. Then I couldn't put it into parking lock and left it on "turned off" mode ie where the machine is turned off but the front wheel can still turn. But it was still sticking when I tried to start and turn off. Now it is entirely stuck. This is a problem that has been getting worse over the past few months. I have been using lubricant (not WD-40, the stuff that looks like printer toner), but it seems to have finally give up the ghost. Are there any things I can do myself, that are not too technically advanced. Otherwise I guess it'll need a new ignition. Edit: it's a 2006 if that matters Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by zuluanshee; 01-19-2014 at 07:01 PM. Reason: added info
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01-19-2014, 07:05 PM	#2
zuluanshee Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: United States Posts: 33	Also, I have a second key and the problem persists. And I can pull the key out ok, now that it's out of start position Last edited by zuluanshee; 01-19-2014 at 07:21 PM.
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01-19-2014, 07:44 PM	#3
zuluanshee Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: United States Posts: 33	Update: I tried tapping on the top of the key and that seems to have worked a little. Then I took some canned air and blew it in there, and saw a significant change for the better, but not entirely fixed. Given these developments, what do you think the diagnosis will be? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-19-2014, 09:28 PM	#5
mainlinecoffee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lexington ky Posts: 223	Your best bet may be to disassemble the lock and use a graphite or silicon lube. If you go that route than be sure you don't let the pins fall out. I had to tear mine down when I decided I didn't like keys and started using a flathead. Silicon seems to do much better in locks. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-20-2014, 02:43 AM	#6
Fawlty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Murcia, Spain Posts: 683	Yes, I think you are correct. Avoid using WD40 in locks. __________________ "It begins here for me on this road. How the whole mess happened I don't know, but I know it couldn't happen again in a million years." (Johnny Strabbler-The Wild One 1953)
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01-19-2014, 08:18 PM	#4
raul10141964 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elkhart, Indiana Posts: 369	I had the same problem so y when to a locksmith and hi put some special lubricant and fix it
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01-20-2014, 03:00 PM	#7
zuluanshee Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: United States Posts: 33	I have only ever used silicone.
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01-20-2014, 10:51 PM	#8
JohnC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127	What is locking up? Is the lock binding? the ignition switch? Or, are the tumblers worn and the lock not unlocking? The fix depends on the cause.
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01-21-2014, 01:00 AM	#9
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	I wonder if contact cleaner may help a bit. It may clean out some corrosion built up over time.
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01-21-2014, 05:13 AM	#10
mainlinecoffee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lexington ky Posts: 223	I think contact cleaner would work wonders,anything to reduce friction,a lot of oils thicken up and turn to glue.
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