The keys are brass (at least, the worn spots on the edges are exposing
a copper color).
Thanks for all the advice; I'll probably just order a replacement
cylinder.
On Tue, 3 Jan 2006, Kevin wrote:
> On Sun, Jan 01, 2006 at 06:32:58PM -0500, Ed Booher wrote:
> > I'm guessing that the metal used
On Sun, Jan 01, 2006 at 06:32:58PM -0500, Ed Booher wrote:
> I'm guessing that the metal used in Dodge / Chrysler keys late 90's to
> today may not be a full steel blend. I know that the old Geo,
> specifically the Metro, keys had a lot of Aluminum in them. When it
> got real cold it was very easy
Subject: [MBZ] OT: Dodge Caravan ignition lock cylinder
Have not found a lot of online info about this, so thought I'd ask here
in case anyone has run into this.
We have a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recently the ignition key has
started refusing to turn, on an intermittent basis. Consulted a
Lots of other things are breaking on our '97 Plymouth Grand Voyager,
but not the ignition switch (knocking on wood). It's amazing how much
better the 10 - 15 years older Benz's hold up than the Chrysler.
That having been said, I am surprised that a lock smith would tell you
to spray parafin (WD--4
01, 2006 3:33 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Dodge Caravan ignition lock cylinder
On 1/1/06, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> We have a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recently the ignition key has
> started refusing to turn, on an intermittent basis. Consu
On 1/1/06, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> We have a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recently the ignition key has
> started refusing to turn, on an intermittent basis. Consulted a local
> locksmith and he suggested that it was dirty and to "blast it out with
> WD40". I don't like the idea o
Desert Rat wrote:
>
> Allan,
> how heavy is your key chain? Excess baggage can cause the key to hang
> down and cause excessive wear on the lock.
>
My thoughts exactly. I have little experience with the newer double sided
Chrysler locks, but I never had a problem with the Horizon in 230,000 mile
Allan,
how heavy is your key chain? Excess baggage can cause the key to hang
down and cause excessive wear on the lock.
On 1/1/06, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Have not found a lot of online info about this, so thought I'd ask here
> in case anyone has run into this.
>
> We have a 200
Have not found a lot of online info about this, so thought I'd ask here
in case anyone has run into this.
We have a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. Recently the ignition key has
started refusing to turn, on an intermittent basis. Consulted a local
locksmith and he suggested that it was dirty and t
