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Abus/Onguard locks
Posted: 10 Jan 2007, 1:44pm
by richardirving
I have one of each of these U locks and they both exhibit an irritating trait. Often, the key (the key type is rather similar for both brands) will not enter the keyway fully and and it can be a fair few moments of jiggling, twisting, and otherwise persuading the key to work. Anyone else had this difficulty? Any tips to cure it?
Posted: 10 Jan 2007, 7:53pm
by reohn2
I suppose you've tried a squirt of the venerable GT85/WD40 etc.
Posted: 11 Jan 2007, 7:11am
by richardirving
I have. I have also tried graphite as well. I find that lubrication is more helpful in allowing the lock to turn whereas my problem is more getting the shaft of the key fully into the lock. It is also worth noting that these locks are relatively new, one is under a year old, the other a month or so
Posted: 11 Jan 2007, 10:00am
by reohn2
richardirving wrote:I have. I have also tried graphite as well. I find that lubrication is more helpful in allowing the lock to turn whereas my problem is more getting the shaft of the key fully into the lock. It is also worth noting that these locks are relatively new, one is under a year old, the other a month or so
I would take them back and ask for a refund.I'd be worried if one day the key didn't go in at all,which will happen when your a)late b)its raining.