Ignition Lock Replacement 2000 Boxster S

[theiceman]

Originally Posted by tcoradeschi

Assuming (and I think it’s a safe assumption) that Loctite is actually what’s used in this application, Henkel notes that heat - 250C/550F - is the only means, beyond brute force, to break the bond it creates.

acetone i have used in the past on my audi with same setup

I find more and more with the Porsche it is the mechanical piece NOT he electrical piece causing issues with keys turning. .

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by theiceman

acetone i have used in the past on my audi with same setup

I find more and more with the Porsche it is the mechanical piece NOT he electrical piece causing issues with keys turning. .

Hmmm, my key was frozen in place and would not turn at all without fifteen minutes' jiggling and a lot of swearing. I naturally assumed it had to be a mechanical problem. But a number of folks insisted that replacing the electrical switch would fix it. To my surprise, delight, and relief, it did.