Ignition switch 'jammed' .. key won't turn

[Mad Mac]

And that's why, I TOW A TRAILER!! Darn it. P.S. Pete.... I hope you get your issue resolved. Mac

[UtahPete]

And that's why, I TOW A TRAILER!! Darn it. P.S. Pete.... I hope you get your issue resolved. Mac

And here I was laughing at the H-D owners who need to carry a full complement of spare parts and garage tools with them on every trip...

[Peteoz]

Good to hear it’s working, Pete, and here’s hoping that it doesn’t occur again before you see the dealer.
I will be moving the install of release cables up my priority list now. Actually, there could be a market for some enterprising young (or old) person to develop cable operated release kits for the various models.

Pete

[Lew L]

I did tell Jane about " adjusting" the switch with a dead blow or soft faced hammer. Did she mntion it to you?.?? I just knew the tumbler pins in the lock barrel had jammed.

SO GLAD YOU GOT IT FIXED. Now some powdered graphite, more compressed air, and lots of key move movement ( all to spread the graphite into the tumblers)

Again --- a great time with you,Jane, and Paul.

Lew L

[UtahPete]

I did tell Jane about " adjusting" the switch with a dead blow or soft faced hammer. Did she mntion it to you?.?? I just knew the tumbler pins in the lock barrel had jammed. SO GLAD YOU GOT IT FIXED. Now some powdered graphite, more compressed air, and lots of key move movement ( all to spread the graphite into the tumblers)

Yup, I'd been tapping on the housing, along with shooting WD40, compressed air and graphite. Nothing worked until I slammed the key into the hole with the mallet, but I wouldn't have had the mallet or thought about hitting it if it hadn't been for your suggestion. Thanks Lew.

[SpyderAnn01]

And that's why, I TOW A TRAILER!! Darn it. P.S. Pete.... I hope you get your issue resolved. Mac

I had the key barrel on my trailer pop out of position, it had to be drilled out to get into the trailer. Of course the tools were in the trailer.

[UtahPete]

I had the key barrel on my trailer pop out of position, it had to be drilled out to get into the trailer. Of course the tools were in the trailer.

don't you just hate it when that happens

[loisk]

Who knew that my dad's home repair recipe - if wd40 doesn't work, hit it with a hammer - would work on a spyder? Glad it's all working now.

[pegasus1300]

See Pete it all works out for the best. If this hadn't happened you wouldn't have had near so much to talk about.It would have been just another everyday meet and greet,now none of us will ever forget the day that Lew and Nova came to town and you and Jane and I all went to lunch with them.

[irvin48]

I feel your pain , and I'm sorry I can't help with your currant issue ........... Your problem is a perfect example of why I have mechanical PULL wires connected to my Frunk & Seat latches ..... Asking the ignition switch to do more than make the Electrical connection makes NO sense to me ...... If you want more info let me know ..... it was easy to do .... Mike

X2. also saves wear and tear on the key and switch. i mainly use the pulls.

glad to hear its working. if all else fails, the BMFH method will do it!!

[trikermutha]

switch is around 230 bucks plus labor.

You can see the cables under the switch when removing the headlights too. and see if anything is hanging up cable wise. (frunk,seat)

Good Luck

[UtahPete]

Update to this.

The ignition switch has been working flawlessly since I smashed the key into the switch. Even opens the frunk and seat much easier.

Took it down to the dealer today and told him what happened. He asked if I wanted to replace it anyway and I said it's probably best, since it could fail on me again and leave us stranded at some point. He is going to check first with BRP to see if they will handle it under the recall program. If not, he's pretty confident the Rider's Advantage extended warranty I have on it will honor the repair.

They will call me when they have a resolution to the payment of this repair; meanwhile, we're continuing to ride the bike for day rides.

[trikermutha]

Good choice on having it replaced. Dont forget the truck lock too and if you have matching trailer .

[UtahPete]

Good choice on having it replaced. Dont forget the truck lock too and if you have matching trailer .

Yes, it will involve all 3 locks. But, hopefully I'll never need to deal with it again.

[stubronco]

Utah Pete, this just happened to me this morning on a short ride. i was able to get back home since it was stuck in the on position, just as you described. Tried WD and some other lubricants and nothing, then i read where you tapped on the key and it released. Whew, thanks sooo much!! Saved me a day of frustration.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Utah Pete, this just happened to me this morning on a short ride. i was able to get back home since it was stuck in the on position, just as you described. Tried WD and some other lubricants and nothing, then i read where you tapped on the key and it released. Whew, thanks sooo much!! Saved me a day of frustration.

It's fairly easy to prevent this. Shortly after I bought my first Spyder, in 09 ... I realized having the ignition switch open the Frunk ( and seat latch ) was NOT a good system, for lots of reasons .... So I Created a separate " Cable " to open the latch .... and this is now the ONLY way I open the Frunk .... Do a search, there are many threads / posts on how it's done .... IMHO the way I do it is the simplest and least expensive way .... good luck ... Mike

[mecsw500]

Sounds like I should start carrying a hammer! I've already installed a manual cable release for the frunk after having locked the key in the frunk 35 miles from home. Wife left her key at home. Luckily we have good friends.

Doesn't matter which tools you carry anyway. You can always use whatever you have as a hammer.

[SpyderConvert]

Was it a metric hammer?? Glad that you got your situation resolved!!

[Piratezz]

It's good practice to use graphite powder for locks, the copper latches will slide better Lessen wear, also protects for moisture, and I agree with blueknight, that a key is only needed to start the machine.
I made the latches also, never use the key for the frunk on my f3.

[gkamer]

I came across this online. It's not the most elegant or aesthetic solution, but certainly seems like a simple one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMqmALEtb10

[Fyrefight]

I did tell Jane about " adjusting" the switch with a dead blow or soft faced hammer. Did she mntion it to you?.?? I just knew the tumbler pins in the lock barrel had jammed.

SO GLAD YOU GOT IT FIXED. Now some powdered graphite, more compressed air, and lots of key move movement ( all to spread the graphite into the tumblers)

Again --- a great time with you,Jane, and Paul.

Lew L

Not sure if this would be relevant or not, but I've had pretty good success using a dry lubricant normally sold for firearms on my lock tumblers. It sprays in wet, then dries to a slick film that doesn't collect dust/dirt. Might be worth trying. If not, firearm spray bore cleaner will clean/flush it out in an instant.
Fyre

[pegasus1300]

Pete I may have missed it somewhere, but did you ever have your switch replaced? If so was it covered under your aftermarket warranty?