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General Tips

Electrical Connectors

To prevent corrosion and intermittent contacts, whenever you have things apart for other maintenance, take some connectors apart and fill them with di-electric tuneup grease. This seals out dirt and moisture. The grease is an electrical insulator as well.

Fuel Tank Vent

On the gas cap, there is an arrow on the front. It has to be aligned straight forward. Make sure after filling up or anytime you remove the cap, to put it on correctly. If you take off the gas cap you will see a vent tube at the front of the filler neck. If the cap isn't aligned properly, it closes off this vent.

Keys

Here's a handy tip for those who have changed their ignition switch and don't want to deal with 2 different keys for the ignition and the other locks. Get a blank key from your dealer and have one side cut to match the new ignition key and the other to match the old key. It will now work for all locks. You just have to insert the key the correct way. One way, the key will turn the ignition on and inserting the other way will work in the bags and trunk.

When replacing your ignition switch, you don't have to be stuck with using 2 keys. A new ignition switch comes with a lock cylinder and 2 keys. By removing two screws, you can separate the lock cylinder from the switch. Disassemble the old one as well and put the old cylinder on the new switch. You can now use your original key.

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