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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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but first I'd try the lube as I stated its very cheap...it worked for me and I hardly used any lube in it...
For the sake of a few cents its gotta be worth a try first for sure.
I'd try Duralube........An American product readily available and very very good.....comes in a spray version too!

Jim
 
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Igloo112
I'd say get automatic start. Problem solved. Lol. JK.
hmmm,

is it possible to build a automatic switch on/off?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SpartanX
My problem may be a little different. My problem is getting the key to turn from the initial position, to the on position. Once I get it turned, it's fine. But lately i've been catching hell trying to get the damn thing to turn to the on position.

Any ideas?
I had that problem and had to have the cylinder replaced. Until that happens, you can try rotating the wheel back and forth slowly until you find a sweet spot that will allow you to turn the key. Use one hand to turn the wheel and the other on the key, using gentle pressure. Finding it first time, may take a bit of time, but you'll know where it is the next time.
 
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