D2 Ignition Barrel

[joelafc]

I've just moved into the Perth area and my D2 ignition is starting to play up. Do you have the contact details for the locksmith that you used on the ignition barrel?

Cheers

Joel

[Roverlord off road spares]

Don't know about D2s but a good way to kill ignition locks is hang a ton of keys from them. I must admit I have heaps of keys on mine. So should head my own advice.;)

[gavinwibrow]

Tristan on here is a semi mobile locksmith and lives in Coogee. Highly recommended and has a Disco.
(Perth/Mobile) Tristan (remer on aulro) 0434 690 510

[gavinwibrow]

replied a couple of hours ago on your other related threads for Perth locksmith. Cheers

[Dhickm]

Possibly not the orthodox way, but I removed several of the worst worn pins. The barrel still performs as designed and as there is the transponder and alarm I am not too concerned about the security aspect.
Definitely agree that a light keyring is optimum, also deduce from the wear that the previous owner slid the key in at an angle

[Battler]

I just put a bit of graphite in it and that works a treat! Repeat when necessary (usually about 18 months).

[p38arover]

Your posts merged. Don't put the same question in multiple threads, it splits the answers you may get.

[schuy1]

Multiple answers to the key barrel question all over . A search will find them. And as been said lots of times too, Graphite in ignition barrels are not a good idea. Graphite is an electrical conductor. Use a non acidic spray lubricate sparingly, Inox is a good product, being electrical contact safe. And avoid a Tower of London type key ring collection on it.
Cheers Scott

[Battler]

"Graphite in ignition barrels are not a good idea. Graphite is an electrical conductor"

Why is it not a good idea schuy1?

I've been using it for years in my D2 ignition barrel without any issues.

[p38arover]

And as been said lots of times too, Graphite in ignition barrels are not a good idea. Graphite is an electrical conductor.

I think that's a furphy in that if you've ever pulled an ignition lock apart, you'll find the lock is isolated from the switch mechanism. I've been using graphite in ignition locks for 50 years and never had a problem.

[schuy1]

If you have been using it without issue for that long all is well :) Just what was explained to me by a locksmith some time ago and my own knowledge from graphite tracking in electrics. And sprays such as CRC and WD40 are acid based and WILL eat copper contacts.
Cheers Scott