I had the same problem with a Mazda I bought with 217k miles on it (it was
cheap) on the drivers door lock. A squirt of Tri-Flow worked great to lube up
the lock. Do NOT use WD-40 or similar, it will attract dirt and make the lock
even worse over time. I got the Tri-Flow from a locksmith, but any bike shop
has it-it doesn't attract dirt to bike chains....
-Wayne (#4 or 5)
> Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 16:37:59 -0500
> From: "Alan Salvatore" <6parts@charter.net>
> Subject: ignition switch
>
> I went out to lunch this afternoon. After lunch jumped in the car put the key
> in the ignition and I couldn't turn the key; which isn't unusual, taking the
> key out and turning it around always remidies the situation, but not today!
> I sat there for about 15 minutes fooling with it before the chamber decided to
> turn.
> I guess this is another sign of old age. I am assuming that the only fix is
> to replace the lock assembly so it doesn't happen again. I just happen to
> have a new lock, but the new locks don't use the triumph keys and I think its
> a PIA to replace thats why I didn't do it a couple of years ago when the
> switch needed replacing.
>
> Sincerely
> Waxer
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