motsco_ wrote:

> bi241@scn.org wrote:
>
>> ok, i can now confirm it's the bad ignition switch (switch assy)
>>
>> i just fixed a friend's Honda with similar symptoms: no warning lights
>> on, car started but died immediatedly when the key was released from
>> III.
>>
>> i disconnected the battery, dosed the ignition key hole with WD-40
>> then put the key in and gave it a hefty work out
>> then reconnected the battery and tried to start, same shit, but i
>> noticed that the warning lights flashed as the key returned from II to
>> I
>>
>> so i held the key between I and II and voila the warning lights were
>> on, as the car started i forced the key to that stupid positon and
>> luckily it held there and the motor kept running. let it run til it
>> reached normal temp.
>>
>> turned it off and tried to work the alignment between the switch
>> cylinder and its assembly. and then magically everything fell back
>> into place. the car runs fine since.
>>
>> but i told my friend to take off her key chain til she has the switch
>> replaced
>
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>
> Lock-Ease is a good lube for ignition switch locks. I spray all five
> locks on both of my Hondas twice a year. I got it at a locksmith shop
> and they warned me to NEVER spray WD-40 in a lock unless it was an
> emergency (like a seized lock).
>
> 'Curly'


I got pretty good results using sillycone spray on an old Ford LTD. I
drove the car for another 45K without incident then sold the car.

People should realize that WD-40 is a moisture dispersing agent and not
much else.

JT