is it normal for an ignition to freeze? - i went out to start my sled and the wouldnt turn started by 87srvsnow
	January 31st 2009 at 9:44 AM Post #1
	87srvsnow Average Member 988 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 19th 2008 Location: massachusetts, USA Current Sled: 1987 yamaha srv 2008-2009 Miles: 26
	my sled has been sitting for a couple days and last time i rode it it was snow/rain mix. today when i went to start it the key wouldn't turn. i used a hair dryer and then it worked fine, but is this common? did water just get in the ignition then freeze? Bambi would have been a better and shorter movie if he was shot in the beginning with his mother if a ride on lawn mower takes bumps better than your sled, its time to upgrade Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	January 31st 2009 at 10:28 AM Post #2
	MJay Sledaholic 6184 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 16th 2004 Location: Goose Bay, Newfoundland, Canada Current Sled: 2006 Arctic Cat M7 2008-2009 Miles: 450
	Yup, its a common occurance in the key and lock industry. So common that there is even a product called lock de-icer. Rating: +2 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 31st 2009 at 11:11 AM Post #3
	stormrider62033 wally 4729 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 25th 2004 Location: Gillespie, IL, USA Current Sled: 99xcr 800 2008-2009 Miles: 500
	,that and spray some WD 40 in it before the season starts mid Il alway's waiting for snow,moving north(way north)2001 thundercat 99xcr 800 97SPX ULTRA 96 zrt 600&800,92 doo plusX 92 v max 4 750 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 31st 2009 at 12:20 PM Post #4
	toomany Starting Member 45 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 11th 2008 Location: Auburn, Mi, USA Current Sled: '05 700 XcSp
	Quote originally posted by stormrider62033 ,that and spray some WD 40 in it before the season starts While Wd40 works, it will attract dirt/dust which will hold moisture. Causing it to freeze again. A better solution would be some graphite. You can get a can at pretty much any autoparts store. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit