PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - 190E URGENT!!Please help with Ignition lock!!!!

haasman · #10 01-28-2003, 06:03 PM

The 'ol 190E had this happen.

I read somewhere, I believe on this forum, to go buy graphite lock spray. It is about $6 for a tiny can.

The advice was:
1) ignore the price shock of the spray
2) Use the snorkel and spray all around the stuck key and let sit. 3) Wiggle it like crazy ... yes like that crazy!
4) If necessary use an electric toothbrush or something (don't tell the Mrs).
5) Keep twisting GENTLY back and forth.

If the tumbler is going to let go ... this is the way. Oh, sometimes it helps to spray upwards into the key slot area, if you can.

I have since

1) used this incredibly expensive graphite spray on all the locks on all the cars and it does work great.
2) Replaced any worn looking keys.

I have found a fresh MBZ key works well in even worn tumblers. (OK ... with the incredibly expensive graphite spray!)

Keep us informed ...

Haasman