Ignition Lock Replacement 2000 Boxster S

[tcoradeschi]

Originally Posted by Rob175

Just a thought..... Since loosening those tiny set screws with Loctite seems to be universally a PITA, I'm wondering if there's anything one could apply to them that would "dissolve" or break down the Loctite? Obviously "heat" can't be used in that location and it would have to be something that could penetrate and seep into the tiny threads.

Maybe nothing other than force will work.... but just a thought.

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.

[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.