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<x-charset iso-8859-1>Put some graphite powder in it and see if it operates better. You can get the little tubes of graphite powder from your FLAPS, the locksmith, or the hardware store. Thomas E. Potter Technical Specialist II Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 E-mail: tom.e.potter@williams.com -----Original Message----- From: cesaro suma [mailto:cesarosumability@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2002 10:39 PM To: type3@vwtype3.org Subject: Re: [T3] ignition key well i got the new keys from a locksmith today ($25), and they look quite a bit different than the worn original. it works fine in both doors, but it still sticks in the ignition in the off position. if i twist the key just right i hear something spring out hard (the steering lock?) and then it comes out. could it be a lost spring on the brass keyway, so it is not returning and letting the key out? i can get it out so its drivable but i would like it to be smooth. do you guys think i need a new tumbler or something, or is it fixable? c _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/ ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/ </x-charset>