Key sticking in ignition???

[blackattak]

OK was riding yesterday in the rain & I did get wet!!! (until it finally turned over to snow). Today we broke trail & a lot of snow was being thrown up over the windshield. Stopped at a shelter & the key seemed to want to stick in the ignition, didn't think much of it. Stopped at the clubhouse for a break & when I went out a 1/2 hour later, the key went in easy enough, but initially did not want to move (stuck in position). Finally moved (was able to turn it) & started up no issue. Temperature has really started to drop this afternoon!
Took a hair dryer to the ignition when I got home. Seemed OK (for now).

My concern is I don't want this happening out on the trail, as hard to hair dry it out in the woods. Has anyone else had this issue? Could it be corrosion instead of moisture freezing? Is there something I can apply to it to help prevent this, or do I need the ignition replaced (hope not)?

Any advice appreciated. Not out again until at least Wednesday night!

 

[bottlerocket]

Im thinking the rain then turning cold froze the switch. Never had it happen but I aviod the rain.

 

[blackattak]

I try to as well. Stupid weatherman was off by 3 hours on the turn over to snow time.
Still thinking there may be something I can spray on it, for emergency if needed? Don't want to get stuck out there with my ski-doo buddies looking on!!!

 

[bottlerocket]

lock deicer for cars would work.

 

[Blue Dave]

lock deicer for cars would work.

X2 Easy to carry with you.

 

[thor452]

i had the same thing happen to mine after riding in freezing rain so bad i thought i was going to break it if i turned it any harder. lucky my buddy had a car lock deicer with him and it worked that was 2 years ago and no probs since. now i always keep one in the botom of the trunk.

 

[gun nut]

key

Find a hot babe to breath on it. If you can't find one, do it yourself.

 

[blackattak]

I like the hot babe thing. Almost as hard to find out in the woods as the hair dryer. Think I'll just keep some deicer around. 1st time it's happened since I bought the sled new, but I do try to avoid the rain usually!!!!

 

[Blue Dave]

Re: key

Find a hot babe to breath on it. If you can't find one, do it yourself.

If I found a hot babe I would have her breathe on me and I would use the lock de-icer on the sleds ignition switch.

Mmmm......do you think that lock de-icer would work of my wife's "ignition switch"?

 

[Riceburner]

Darren,

It is ice / freezing.

Heat key with lighter or match or put in your mouth for 30 seconds, [may need a couple of times].

Some fluidfilm sprayed in the ignition switch once a year works well too.

Dave

 

[blackattak]

Dave:

Fluidfilm???? Is that the actual name of it & where do I get it? The thought of heating the key has also come to me, but figure some preventive maintenance wouldn't hurt.

Thanks

 

[Riceburner]

That's the actual name.

Very good stuff. Not cheap, $ 13 ish a can at Canadian Tire.

Lasts way longer than WD 40 or lock de-icer.

 

[steiner]

Remove the cover were the ignition switch is mounted to. Bring it inside for a day. Used compressed air and blow out any remaining moisture. Give it a quick spray of WD-40 or Fluid Film. Reinstall panel and it will be better than new.

 

[Grimm]

Remove the cover were the ignition switch is mounted to. Bring it inside for a day. Used compressed air and blow out any remaining moisture. Give it a quick spray of WD-40 or Fluid Film. Reinstall panel and it will be better than new.

I've always heard from Locksmiths that graphite spray is best for locks. A little messy though.

 

[Blue Dave]

Remove the cover were the ignition switch is mounted to. Bring it inside for a day. Used compressed air and blow out any remaining moisture. Give it a quick spray of WD-40 or Fluid Film. Reinstall panel and it will be better than new.

I've always heard from Locksmiths that graphite spray is best for locks. A little messy though.

Graphite will not displace the moisture like WD-40 or Fluid Film.