Victor Newman
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- Joined
- November 6, 2017
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- City, State
- Oregon
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2000 Ford Ranger XLT
Greetings, just joined. I am a mechanical dunce, especially about autos. Bought used in 2006 and drive it only occasionally (400 miles a year). Both doors may or may not open, despite repeated tries. Sometimes key does not move at all. I have the feeling it is not the cylinders, but the mechanism inside the door panel. When the door does open....it is stiff. When the door is open and I use the key, it is better, but not great. Once inside, the power door lock/unlock switch works fine.
I am not removing any panels. It will be lubing the key or cylinder....or to a local mechanic. I have many lubricants here....PB Blaster, BoeShield, Silicone, 3-1 oil, Lithium grease, Graphite and WD40. Heard about LPS-1 but don't have any.
Thought I would ask for help.....before I start anything. Seems the locks can collect dust and get worse if wrong lube used.
Many thanks,
I am not removing any panels. It will be lubing the key or cylinder....or to a local mechanic. I have many lubricants here....PB Blaster, BoeShield, Silicone, 3-1 oil, Lithium grease, Graphite and WD40. Heard about LPS-1 but don't have any.
Thought I would ask for help.....before I start anything. Seems the locks can collect dust and get worse if wrong lube used.
Many thanks,