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Old August 11th 18, 10:58 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
John_H
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Default ignition hard to turn

Tim R wrote:

>It's an older Chevy. Occasionally the key didn't want to turn, but enough jiggling and I could get it to start.
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>Now it's every time, and I'm never sure I'll get it.
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>Would spraying lubricant into the keyhole help, or make it worse?


Better to use powdered graphite (or a dry lube stick) applied directly
to the key.

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John H
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