Car key sticking in ignition

[kirkgas]

Any tips on what to use on car ignition, the key sticks a bit when trying to remove it, it's the same with both keys so I assume it's the lock sticking, I've tried wd40 but no difference, there must be something better I can use
Ta

 

[newcastle phill]

Ambersil silicone lubricant. Its as slippery as hell.
Use it all the time and its so slippery

http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/displayPr...501389|plid|&gclid=CNXUxL2uicACFW3JtAod034ATw

 

[bright spark]

This sounds mad, but I saw on one of those program's where trade guys give tips. A locksmith said that rubbing the 'lead' from a pencil on the key works well as a dry lubricant. Give it a shot

 

[bright spark]

I remember now, I saw it on wheeler dealers. The mechanic fella Ed China suggested it.

 

[townfanjon]

an ignition barrel on a car will not want any kind of lubricant. WD may possibly make it worse by drying it out.
I know its a pain but change it before it lets you down.

Bright spark.. absolutely right pal, I think its 'yale' locks that use graphite as their lubricant.

 

[Rickster123]

A little squirt of l.s.x kirk..... :smilewinkgrin:

 

[bright spark]

It's amazing the useless stuff ye remember and the important stuff ye forget townfanjohn

 

[Best]

I tried some three in one oil on my key & pushed it into my ignition a few times. Seems to have worked as no bother since & that was maybe 2 years ago.
Pencil lead is good for hinges & an old builder told me to use it on the hinges in hinged rulers to stop them seizing.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

could try some plusgas

 

[Ermintrude]

Dab of Vaseline , give the key some in out action, probably grit in the springs or between the pins. 60seconds of action used to keep my tranny happy. Coincidentally same sort of time to sort ignition on my transit

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Dab of Vaseline , give the key some in out action, probably grit in the springs or between the pins. 60seconds of action used to keep my tranny happy. Coincidentally same sort of time to sort ignition on my transit

that just dont sound right em keeping your tranny happy with some vaz

 

[Ermintrude]

that just dont sound right em keeping your tranny happy with some vaz

Didn't like the smell of KY. He/she/they prefer it

 

[Dotty]

I just beat and shout at my tranny. She knows her place.....

 

[zzzjim]

Don't know your ignition / but have had a crack in the barrel -opening/closing before now ... If can be seen
expect heart-ache soon ... Bright light & look closely just in case !

 

[Ermintrude]

I've had sweetcorn in barrel before?

 

[Dotty]

I've had sweetcorn in barrel before?

Your tranny's barrel?

 

[solutions]

This sounds mad, but I saw on one of those program's where trade guys give tips. A locksmith said that rubbing the 'lead' from a pencil on the key works well as a dry lubricant. Give it a shot

Yep pencil lead or graphite which is what it actually is. Graphite is often used as a lubricant. Its also used as the packing gland in stopcocks and other valves.

 

[PlumbersMate]

Don't use wd40 it can carbonise the lock. Had same problem on my old van and eventually had to get aa to remove barrel and had to Hotwire it every time

 

[kirkgas]

This done the trick