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key switch 11 Months, 1 Week ago  
Having some trouble with the key switch, i have to wiggle the key now to get it to turn sometimes it takes a while to turn it.Not sure if it is worn out or the key is worn.The key lookes good though.Is there a common problem with the switch.Or is it just mine.
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Re:key switch 11 Months, 1 Week ago  
johna wrote:
Having some trouble with the key switch, i have to wiggle the key now to get it to turn sometimes it takes a while to turn it.Not sure if it is worn out or the key is worn.The key lookes good though.Is there a common problem with the switch.Or is it just mine.
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Clean it with Electric Motor Cleaner. Careful that stuff doesn't like paint.

I'm sure its gummed up.
 
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Re:key switch 11 Months, 1 Week ago  
tryed crc ,Just dont like the idea of taking it to pieces.
 
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Re:key switch 11 Months, 1 Week ago  
Mine is that way. I have to put the key all the way, apply slight turning pressure, and then pull up a tiny bit before the key will turn. Taking the seat off is a crap shoot and usually takes me a dozen tries or so, each time I feel like I'm going to break the key off. Unfortunately getting it fixed is a giant pain in the ass.

Good luck, let me know how it turns out.
 
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Re:key switch 11 Months, 1 Week ago  
johna wrote:
tryed crc ,Just dont like the idea of taking it to pieces.

CRC is a lubricant not a cleaner. Sure it cleans because the VOCs in it but... overall its not a cleaner. It doesn't dissolve the crud that builds up in the key slot.

Have fun.
 
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