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05Z400rdr
02-28-2007, 03:40 PM
ok so the other week we were out riding in the snow and we stopped at rutters for like the 3rd time that day for food, and my friends needed gas. well, we were all sitting at the gas pumps, and i went to pull my key out to go inside. it wouldnt come out. i figured it was just because i couldnt grasp it right with my gloves....but it wasnt it was stuck. my friend was finally able to wiggle it out.

so when we came outside, we were gettin ready to leave, and i put the key in, but my key would not turn at all. like we could put the key in out (which was still extremely hard to do). so, we figured it was frozen because of all the snow and water and ice. so i went back into rutters and bought a can of de-icer. we sprayed de-icer on the key and finally we were able to turn the key. but, at this point, the whole ignition was loose...like the nut on it. so i went to fix it and i tightened the nut. the key still turns like new, but it is REALLY hard to get out when i wanna take it out. what is the problem???????

sry really long post. all suggestions appreciated!!!

Tater049
02-28-2007, 03:49 PM
WD40, works everytime

05Z400rdr
02-28-2007, 03:58 PM
Originally posted by Tater049
WD40, works everytime

do u mean to get it to come out easy or to make it turn easy?

Tater049
02-28-2007, 04:30 PM
Originally posted by 05Z400rdr
do u mean to get it to come out easy or to make it turn easy? both

Which 450?
02-28-2007, 05:41 PM
wd 40 is good, but I will spray white lithium grease in mine every once in a while

Tater049
02-28-2007, 06:07 PM
thats a good one too

05Z400rdr
02-28-2007, 07:44 PM
thanks for the advice guys. i will try out wd40 (i have no clue what white lithium grease is) tomorrow after school. ill let u's know how it works out.


Landon

Toadz400
03-01-2007, 10:06 AM
I'd use the white lithium, it's designed for electrical parts unlike WD40.

05Z400rdr
03-01-2007, 04:07 PM
thanks guys..tried wd40 just a couple minutes ago..worked great! works like new again! wat i think the problem was is that there was dried up de-icer in there..and on the key that i wiped off. i didnt use the white lithium stuff cuz i have no clue what that is, n if i did kno, we still dont have any here.


thanks!
Landon