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key stuck in petrol cap

  • 18-11-2019 10:51AM
    #1
    sirmixalot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 302 ✭✭


    This morning I filled up, key went in grand (to the fuel cap) but took an age to get out.
    Was forcing it a bit, eventually it came out and noticed ice around the key and lock. Never happened to me before.

    When I went to pay the till girl told me it happened to another biker a few mins ago, he got some hot water from the coffee machine and tricked it down (good tip/bad tip) Would the water stay and freeze again?
    Anyway just thought I'd share. See what others do? I'll keep a small can of WD40 in the back box but say if you didn't have that, any alternative hacks out there?


Comments

  • #2
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,167 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    It probably froze in the first place because of moisture in it so I wouldn't pour water into it.
    Stick with your wd40.


  • #3
    H_Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,149 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    blade1 wrote: »
    It probably froze in the first place because of moisture in it so I wouldn't pour water into it.
    Stick with your wd40.

    Give her a kiss:)


  • #4
    sirmixalot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 302 ✭✭sirmixalot


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Give her a kiss:)

    I did breathe on it heavily, does count?


  • #5
    zubair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭zubair


    Wd40 should keep it in good enough condition that it doesn't happen again for a while.


  • #6
    H_Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,149 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    sirmixalot wrote: »
    I did breathe on it heavily, does count?

    Saucy:) , did she respond to yer advances?


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  • #7
    sirmixalot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 302 ✭✭sirmixalot


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Saucy:) , did she respond to yer advances?

    Kinda, it was always a little tight TBH. :eek:


  • #8
    mamax
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 882 ✭✭✭mamax


    wd40 may be an instant fix but dirt will stick to it and clog up the lock, get some graphite powder
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kasp-K30050-Graphite-Powder/dp/B00BTOBHH6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=graphite+powder&qid=1574089834&sr=8-1
    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Graphite-Fine-Powder-Lubricant-for-Lock-Locksmith-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-60ml/283654606406?hash=item420b21ce46:g:77YAAOSw96lds9y1

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  • #9
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,460 ✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    meh, just do what I did. Buy a bike with a keyless entry system you peasants!


  • #10
    Breezin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 698 ✭✭✭Breezin


    mamax wrote: »
    wd40 may be an instant fix but dirt will stick to it and clog up the lock, get some graphite powder
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kasp-K30050-Graphite-Powder/dp/B00BTOBHH6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=graphite+powder&qid=1574089834&sr=8-1
    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Graphite-Fine-Powder-Lubricant-for-Lock-Locksmith-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-60ml/283654606406?hash=item420b21ce46:g:77YAAOSw96lds9y1
    Or file some from a pencil.


  • #11
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,167 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Go keyless.


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  • #12
    bobbyss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,379 ✭✭✭bobbyss


    mamax wrote:
    wd40 may be an instant fix but dirt will stick to it and clog up the lock, get some graphite powder


    Are there any places you can get this locally eg Woodies instead of websites?


  • #13
    mamax
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 882 ✭✭✭mamax


    bobbyss wrote: »
    Are there any places you can get this locally eg Woodies instead of websites?

    You could use a pencil as said above, break it open and crush up the inside bit that writes

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  • #14
    Stephen Gawking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 299 ✭✭Stephen Gawking


    sirmixalot wrote: »
    This morning I filled up, key went in grand (to the fuel cap) but took an age to get out.
    Was forcing it a bit, eventually it came out and noticed ice around the key and lock. Never happened to me before.

    When I went to pay the till girl told me it happened to another biker a few mins ago, he got some hot water from the coffee machine and tricked it down (good tip/bad tip) Would the water stay and freeze again?
    Anyway just thought I'd share. See what others do? I'll keep a small can of WD40 in the back box but say if you didn't have that, any alternative hacks out there?

    This happened to me many moons ago, ended up getting a paper coffee cup, pissing into it (was night time luckily) & pouring some of it over the lock. It worked but wasn't my most pleasant moment. A smear of vaseline around the petrol cap & into the lock itself works wonders & isn't a dirt or grit magnet like WD40.


  • #15
    The Tetrarch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,085 ✭✭✭The Tetrarch


    Buy a new bike.


  • #16
    sirmixalot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 302 ✭✭sirmixalot


    mamax wrote: »
    You could use a pencil as said above, break it open and crush up the inside bit that writes

    Done this, wow! What a difference. Glides in like there's no teeth in the key! Great tip :) Ta


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