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whunter · #7 05-17-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Quirky Mercy

I have read a couple threads on removing, replacing the ignition. Is this a death sentence for the ignition or is there an alternate? Like some wd or such? I have not had any trouble until my wife drove it several times. Is it possible she jammed something with her "delicate" touch? It will turn to position 1 but not to the start position.

Ignition Cylinder Tumbler replacement; mixed diesel/gas

Caveman time..

You need three things:
#1. Steering must turn.
#2. Ignition electrical switch must turn on/off.
#3. No shutoff vacuum leak = mark the hose positions and insert a golf T in each.

I am not going to detail cluster removal or dismounting the column.
IMO there is no reason to remove the steering wheel, having done this operation more often than I want to remember..

Break the three aluminum ear tabs, the switch screws go into these = once broken the switch falls out.

Loosen the clamp.
Here is the locking pin you need to beat to death = pound it in far enough and the lock slides out of the column.

This person drilled the hardened pin.
W126 300SD ignition steering lock failure lost keys

Ignition lock cylinder, not the tumbler.....

Ignition/Steering Lock snafu

Ignition Switch problem 1981 300 SD.

removing ignition switch

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