1984 Porsche 944 steering column

Tiny
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  • 1984 PORSCHE 944
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I have a 944 that has sat in the garage a few years do to a knock I tried the to turn the ignition key and it was like it was the wrong key I tried all of them and the same I am getting ready to pull the engine and will probably be jioning but I can't see paying for one question thank you hopfully you will have a answer mike
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 AT 6:38 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

If you are sure you have the correct key, just sty a little powdered graphite in the lock, work the key gently and wiggle the steering wheel at the same time this may free up any stuck tumblers, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 AT 6:43 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for the answer I tried wd40 maybe I should not have hope it won't gum it up I am a heavy equipment mechanic kinda like a bull in a china shop thanks again mike
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 AT 6:59 PM
Tiny
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Hi there,
Yes, WD 40 is not good for this sort of thing, if the lock fails to respond you may have a faulty tumbler or damaged segments or springs, but make sure that you have the correct key first!

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Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 AT 7:09 PM
Tiny
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I tried graphite and worked the key moving the wheel still like the wrong key it is the right key I am getting a manual on the 944 maybe I can get to it that way thank you
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Thursday, August 13th, 2009 AT 12:52 PM

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