"Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote in message
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> Don't give up that easy! I've had success with several car ignition
> switches by spraying lubricants into the keyhole. White lithium spray
> grease might work nice but could be a bit messy in your pocket. WD-40 or a
> silicone spray lube will usually work although you may have to redo it a
> couple of time a year. Give it a shot, changing the ignition never sounds
> like a good idea to me unless all else fails!
>
> Chris
> 99BBB
>
> "Frank Berger" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Trent" > wrote in message
>> oups.com...
>>> I just bought a 1990 Miata and we are having problems with the
>>> ignition key not wanting to turn over, the key acts like it's not the
>>> right key, if you jiggle the key long enough, it will eventually turn
>>> over...does anyone have any suggestion on how to loosen up the ignition
>>> switch... thanks for any help... Trent
>>>
>>
>> Amazing. That problem just started occuring on my '96. I figure we'll
>> need a new ignition switch.
>>
>
>

a puff of graphite powder might just do the trick.