I would want to try a spare key before messing around in the lock.
If it acted the same I think I would go for a clean first, thinking it
was trail dust or mud in there. I likely would flush it out with
something like WD40 and see if that helped before adding anything to it.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
Tomes wrote:
> Hi folks,
> 2002 Wrangler TJ. Lately I have been experiencing difficulty in turning
> the key in the ignition once I stick it in. My initial thought is that
> the key might be wearing (95K miles). What I have done is then turn it
> upside down and it worked. This has nothing to do with the steering
> wheel being 'locked' in a turned position as it happens when all is
> straight with no stress in that way.
>
> However, a couple of times recently both sides had problems. This is
> making me think that it might be the switch (the thing the key goes
> into) rather than the key itself.
>
> What ought I do first? I am thinking that shooting some graphite in
> there might be in order - is still in vogue or is there better
> alternatives now? Other thoughts?
> Thanks,
> Tomes
>
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