[Mgs] Steering column lock

[Bob Howard]

Donny, 
  It's a good assumption that something 30 years old has corroded and
jammed the key.  It's awkward to leave the key in the switch unless the
unattended car is in a locked garage....
  Have you jiggled the steering wheel to see if the lock might move
slightly and release the key?  
  If that doesn't work, you will want to remove the lock, whether to
replace it or give it a cleaning, so I'd give it a blast of WD40 in hopes
that it would dislodge the particle causing the sticking, allowing you to
get the key out.  Cleaning and inspecting is in order at that point, so
the WD40 won't have lasting ill effects.  One doesn't want gummy stuff in
locks, which is why oils are not generally used, but you will be removing
the lock anyway so it will do no harm.  
   Moss has the switch and lock assemblies and switches for most models. 
 
Bob

On Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:10:35 -0400 mgbnutt at aol.com writes:
> Help!? My ignition key is stuck and I am at a loss as to?how 
> proceed.?Should I force it?? Do I need to take the lock apart?? I 
> assume some piece of 30+ year old zinc has corroded to dust and now 
> the key is stuck in the "ON" position.? At least the column?is 
> unlocked and I can start the car, but I won't be able to turn it off 
> and get the key out.
> 
> I seem to remember reading something in more than one book about not 
> lubricating the ignition lock...is that true, or can I squirt some 
> WD40 in there?
> 
> Any suggestions welcome!
> Thanks,
> donny v
> '78 MGB
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