Ignition switch problems

[Mariner Fan]

So my ignition switch is giving me grief. It's getting harder to turn the key to on. So what is your experience getting a switch replaced? Spendy?

[playboy]

You tried any WD-40

[Mariner Fan]

You tried any WD-40

 

No, would that help?

[Drreb]

It might. Put a little on the key before you put it in the ignition. Should not take much.

[awsmsrv]

Yes. I had mine replaced twice. The 1st time Yamaha had no problem warrantying the repair & rekeyed it, as well. 2nd time Yamaha replaced it, but, would NOT rekey it without charging me. Said I must be doing something wrong, i.e., too much weight from many keys on my keyring. I only use the bike key & no keyring. Was I ticked? Yep. Ended up keying one side of my key for the ignition & the other side for everything else. Still only 1 key, but, had to mark the key & look at the mark to know which direction to insert it.

[playboy]

No, would that help?

 

 

If it's the lock mechanism that is hanging you up it should. IMHO some dry graphite would be better. You can get it in a pencil type container hold the slide cover over and give it a tiny puff. Shouldn't take but a tiny amount. You could just apply some to the key and work it in and out a time or two.

[BradT]

I would use a little white grease in the ignition from a spray can before WD40.

 

Should help, if not the part I believe is just over 200 bucks, plus labour if you dont do it yourself. Not hard to fix but a pain.

 

Brad

[rougeray]

I had the same problem a month or so ago. Went to a lock smith and he sprayed it with some silicon in a spray can. He DID NOT recommend using graphite as he said it had the tendency to turn to a paste when it got wet. He also said NOT to press down when turning the key. A method he showed me works every time. Grip the key withe thumb and index finger. Slightly pull back towards the key ring then turn the key. You can feel a slight bit of sloppiness in the lock mechanism when you pull back then turn. Works every time!

 

Dealer wanted I think $180.00 for a new lock. Plus you have to drill out the existing bolts as this is an anti thief feature. Not sure if new bolts with break away heads come with the new lock.

[darthandy]

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Dealer wanted I think $180.00 for a new lock. Plus you have to drill out the existing bolts as this is an anti thief feature. Not sure if new bolts with break away heads come with the new lock.

 

As usual, there's quite a price difference with us up here. The last price I saw for a Venture ignition switch from a Canadian dealer was $280.00 plus tax and that was 2 or 3 years ago. The tamper proof bolts were a separate order. By the way, I've used "Deep Creep" from the Seafoam people in mine and it seems to work quite well. I too have heard that graphite is a bad idea in an enclosed space as it can mix with water and cause problems. WD40 can sometimes cause problems since it also leaves a residue. That said, I've never had a problem when I have used it that way but maybe I was lucky ... or just didn't overdo it.

 

Andy

[playboy]

Well I have never had a problem with the graphite and don't want to start a debate about it and agree valid points have been made. The major point to be made is moving parts need lubrication.

[bongobobny]

Graphite is normally good for locks but in this instance I have to agree that on the ignition switch it is not a good idea due to moisture. Silicone is best in this case as it displaces moisture and will not dissolve, nor does it conduct electricity like graphite can, should excess get into the actual switch contacts...