In other words, don't use it on and car, period, except for older GM products that actually have the ignition switch on top of the steering column, away from the key. Because even cars with no switches in the door have switches behind the ignition locks.
Tom www.kegkits.com ----- Original Message ----- From: TE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: 8/18/08 9:58 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube Powdered graphite is the best lubricant for any type of locking mechanism, provided that it does not have any sensitive electric circuitry (e.g. car locks with alarm, ignition, etc.). -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 8:43 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinder lube Local locksmith advised WD-40 when we were having troubles with the ignition lock on our Dodge Caravan. Probably not bad advice; should do a decent job disolving gunk, and it eventually evaporates almost entirely, leaving a very light lube behind if anything. Allan "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I recently got something similar from a locksmith to use on my house > locks. We had a deadbolt that was not working correctly. It was a good > quality double cylinder lock but 20+ years old. I wondered if it > needed to be disassembled and cleaned or if there might be parts that > needed to be changed or repaired. I took it into a local locksmith and > asked if it was worth repairing or if I just needed to buy a new > one. The fellow looked it over and tried the key in it and said > basically that he doubted there was anything really wrong with it > apart from needing to be lubed a bit. He recommended a bottle of oil > that they had on the counter as being what they used. I don't recall > the total cost but it was not much - under $10 if I recall - only a > month ago so I should. They had aerosol spray cans of it or squeeze > bottles. I bought the latter. > > It certainly seems to have worked well. No more problems with that > lock and I did the other doors too. A little messy for a few days. Had > to wipe the key off after locking or unlocking but so far so > good. Have not tried it on the vehicles but might be a good idea. > > Randy > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.526 / Virus Database: 270.6.4/1616 - Release Date: 8/16/2008 5:12 PM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
