Yep, just found the other key and will try that out all this week.
To flush it out with WD40, I would spray the hell out of it from where the
key goes in or is there taking things apart involved?
Thanks,
Tomes
"Mike Romain" <romainm@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>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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