What do you use to keep the lock cylinder from rusting up over time? Being in the rear bumper and entirely exposed, the road salt in the winter really plays havoc with these. On my 2005, it got so bad I thought I was going to have to cut it out at one point.

 

I use CRC white lithium spray grease....

 

sounds silly but don't knock it till you try it, Condom over back side behind bumper. Also works to keep rain water out of rifle barrel.

 

I think I opened the flap to look at mine and there's like Vaseline all over the surface of it. Not sure if there's anything inside the slot. Sounds to me like something that leaves a coating and fills a space will be best. So Vaseline sounds perfect - or some type of dielectric grease.

 

Stupid question, where is the key for that lock? Is it in the remote? Or a whOle seperate key?

 

the ignition key

 

So on the keyless trucks, I'm assuming it's the physical key hidden inside the fob?

 

Yes

 

You should have also been given a normal key for you door lock. It will work also.

 

My key fob key is also my door lock key, I didn't receive any other keys.