Z chopper Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 well the key turned in the ignition when I got the 72 510 but now it won't. I have no idea why not. any ideas?? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 If it has steering lock try turning the wheel slightly and try the key again. Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 What Mike said, also try and wiggle the key a bit.They are getting worn out, also get some graphite lubricant in there Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 tried what mike said several times. now to get some graphite lubricant and see if that works Quote Link to comment
mrmark Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Not to hijack Z chopper's thread but where can I buy locks/key sets? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 WD-40 also works. It gets up into hard to reach spots and also flushed crap out.. Quote Link to comment
freetheoranges Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Graphite lock spray for the win. Also helps my trunk latch. Quote Link to comment
moparvwfreak Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 worst case you need a new lockset. i just picked one up for my 73 Z column lock. $20 at oriellys. took about 20 min to install without pulling the entire lock housing if your good about it. Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 worst case you need a new lockset. i just picked one up for my 73 Z column lock. $20 at oriellys. took about 20 min to install without pulling the entire lock housing if your good about it. did you do up a how to write up? Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 anyways graphite lubricant spray for the win, need to jiggle the steering a bit too Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 You don't need a new lockset. If you can use your key with a bit of jiggling, then a new code-cut key will make it like new again. Quote Link to comment
moparvwfreak Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 did you do up a how to write up? no i didn't but i have to go in and put in a forgotten part so i can when i do that. You don't need a new lockset. If you can use your key with a bit of jiggling, then a new code-cut key will make it like new again. unless its worn out like mine was. Quote Link to comment
Tice Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 This post is a few months old. Z Chopper, did you fix the problem? Or did the Graphite Spray Lube flush it out? 1 Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 the graphite spray lube did the trick Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 the graphite spray lube did the trick :thumbup: Also, get a new key cut. There are no Datsun keys around locally. But a decent locksmith can cut and shave(just a tad to wide for the Datsun lock Cyl) Works like a charm Quote Link to comment
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