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Old Subject? Maybe. Lubricating the SW Lock Mechanism?

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YOUR RESEARCHOld Subject? Maybe. Lubricating the SW Lock Mechanism?

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Replace ignition switch and this made things much better

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So, replaced the ignition switch and this made things much better.

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Clean key (the laser cut part)

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Plus clean your key (the laser cut part) with WD-40.

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Leading evidence: 'Replace ignition switch and this made things much better' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Clean key (the laser cut part)' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Use dry lube

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I use the dry lube from a local lock shop, its made for locks..

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Clean key (the laser cut part)

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Plus clean your key (the laser cut part) with WD-40.

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Lubricate lock mechanism without removing it

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BUT, it still feels like it requires too much effort to turn the key to start, so wondering before I button things up if there is a way to lubricate the lock mechanism without removing it?

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Lubricate thick film

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Suggestion

I like dupont chain saver chain wax, it sprays on like a thin oil, but then it evaporates to leave a lubricating thick film.

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Clean key (the laser cut part)

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Suggestion

Plus clean your key (the laser cut part) with WD-40.

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Old Subject? Maybe. Lubricating the SW Lock Mechanism?

Lubricate lock mechanism without removing it

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Suggestion · Original poster

BUT, it still feels like it requires too much effort to turn the key to start, so wondering before I button things up if there is a way to lubricate the lock mechanism without removing it?

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Old Subject? Maybe. Lubricating the SW Lock Mechanism?

Lubricate thick film

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Suggestion

I like dupont chain saver chain wax, it sprays on like a thin oil, but then it evaporates to leave a lubricating thick film.

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Old Subject? Maybe. Lubricating the SW Lock Mechanism?

Replace ignition switch and this made things much better

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

So, replaced the ignition switch and this made things much better.

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Old Subject? Maybe. Lubricating the SW Lock Mechanism?

Use dry lube

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I use the dry lube from a local lock shop, its made for locks..

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Use large paper clip�

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Suggestion · Original poster

I�ve seen vid�s where guys remove the front part using a large paper clip�

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi Crew My 2001 996 ignition key was hard to turn and even got stuck once. So, replaced the ignition switch and this made things much better. BUT, it still feels like it requires too much effort to turn the key to start, so wondering before I button things up if there is a way to lubricate the lock mechanism without removing it? Would replace it, but thought any mechanical item such as this could benefit from a little lube in all the right places... Any tips? vetfever

POST 2Original post

A dry type PTFE lube or just plain old WD-40. I've given my switch a shot of WD-40 over the years. Plus clean your key (the laser cut part) with WD-40. Man, I'm starting to sound like some else on here...

POST 3Original post

I use the dry lube from a local lock shop, its made for locks.. Its inexpensive and it lasts forever and fits in my trunk box of stuff I carry all the time. I use it on the doors and the ignition. Never had trouble with locks freezing or getting sticky. YMMV

POST 4Original post

I like dupont chain saver chain wax, it sprays on like a thin oil, but then it evaporates to leave a lubricating thick film. This allows it to get into all the spacers other lubes can't. I use it on door locks, keys, and door hinges.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

By advantage to removing the key lock assembly to be able to lubricate in behind it? I�ve seen vid�s where guys remove the front part using a large paper clip�

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