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jfh

Member Since: 08 Jan 2014
Location: West Coast
Posts: 359

2007 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Chawton White

Ignition barrel maintenance?

My Landy's ignition barrel has been sticky a few times.

It'll take a second longer to return after starting the Landy. First startup only and not every day, maybe once a week.

This usually happens when it gets colder here.

Is there a way to give it some maintenance?
I know that lubricant isn't supposed to be used on locks. Maybe contact cleaner?

28th Apr 2022 4:55am

Co1

Member Since: 19 Aug 2018
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 3678

Abus do a specific lubricant for locks, I use it on my external barrels and fuel cap after that started sticking. I imagine it would be suitable for this as well.

28th Apr 2022 5:09am

jfh

Member Since: 08 Jan 2014
Location: West Coast
Posts: 359

Will try and see if it's available here, but I doubt it. Lubrication of locks isn't a big thing in Africa

28th Apr 2022 6:12am

Dinnu

Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3421

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black

The reason why lubrication of locks is not recommended the lube will attract dirt, and dirt will make it worse. Possibly this also applies for the ignition barrel, especially if you keep the vents under the windscreen open.

Best lube for locks is actually graphite powder, as is a dry lubricant.
If you cannot get hold of graphite powder, just run a pencil (without the wooden part) on sand paper, and voila instant powder

Just bear in mind that the ignition is made of 2 main components- the lock itself and the switch behind it. It could be a switch problem not a lock problem. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black

28th Apr 2022 6:33am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

Another vote for graphite powder - it's like magic. Darren

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28th Apr 2022 7:39am

jfh

Member Since: 08 Jan 2014
Location: West Coast
Posts: 359

I know about graphite but how do you get the powder in when the lock is mounted?

28th Apr 2022 8:14am

Dinnu

Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3421

Generally comes in a small bottle with a nozzle (applicator) and you can ‘puff it’ in. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black

28th Apr 2022 8:32am

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4216

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

I used to have a can of dry graphite lube in like a solvent suspension. You squirted it in with an aerosol, the solvent flashed off leaving the graphite behind. Something like this: https://www.silmid.com/lubricants/graphite...l-Aerosol/ 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

28th Apr 2022 11:10am

Balvaig

Member Since: 19 Feb 2016
Location: Fife
Posts: 732

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Corris Grey

Or rub the graphite on your key and insert a few times

28th Apr 2022 11:12am

jfh

Member Since: 08 Jan 2014
Location: West Coast
Posts: 359

I might have some Spanjaard Air Dry Film.

28th Apr 2022 11:59am

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