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key not turning
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:52 pm
by Paxton6754
My BMW R1200RT is having problems with the ignition. I am having trouble turning the key. I washed the key to remove any dirt but it made no difference. What else can be done?
Re: key not turning
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:09 am
by EasyRider
Tyr some grease on the key, and work it into the lock.
Also try moving the key slowly in and out as you try to turn it.
I had one bike that when you put the key in you needed to pull it back about 3mm for it to turn.
Re: key not turning
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:10 am
by BoB21
Try Graphite oil/powder.very messy so put on key.
Re: key not turning
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:17 am
by burridge01
Exactly as BoB21 has said,graphite powder.DO NOT PUT GREASE DOWN THE BARREL OR ON THE KEY.Push thd tip of the key in the barrel and squeeze a little powder in/on the barrel and key and gently work the key up and down side to side.you do not need a lot of graphite powder or you will clog the barrel.
Re: key not turning
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:43 am
by EasyRider
I've always used white lithium grease or even WD40. But i think its each to there own. Its worked for me.
Like you have said, graphite is a powder and if you put to much in the key will compact it at the bottom as the ignition barrel is vertical.
You can also mix a small amount of graphite powder with water to make it flow better and work it in that way. The water will evaporate leaving the graphit in place.
Re: key not turning
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 1:13 pm
by BoB21
I use graphite oil as it's liquid form. Grease / WD40 will work but collect dirt and block again.we use graphite oil at work on locks for that reason.
Re: key not turning
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 3:09 pm
by burridge01
Small puff of powder
Re: key not turning
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 4:04 pm
by Doctor T
Rub a pencil on both sides of the key. As good as Graphite oil. Thats what us old times used to us
Re: key not turning
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 5:31 pm
by burridge01
Doctor T wrote: ↑Sun Dec 10, 2023 4:04 pm
Rub a pencil on both sides of the key. As good as Graphite oil. Thats what us old times used to us
Not having that,you were on the chalk n slate back in the day
(Steve made me say it
)
Re: key not turning
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 7:39 pm
by Steve398
Re: key not turning
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 1:53 pm
by Doctor T
I was always getting the Berch from the Headmaster. Think he was a bit Kinky
Re: key not turning
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 3:39 pm
by Orion7562
Re: key not turning
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 2:50 pm
by Doctor T
Could be one of the little locking pins or springs inside the lock could have become misaligned