I had the typical locked up ignition problem many here have had. None of the tricks worked. I ordered a new core and key. The new factory key did the trick and make one more turn so I could go to the #1 position and pull the core.
Here is the question. The new core is still a little sticky. It sometimes takes just the right finesse of pressure on the steering wheel to allow the key to turn. It seems like the tumblers are sketchy just like they were in the old core before it locked up for good.
Should I complain back to the dealer and insist on a replacement? Is this a bad tumbler. Is this normal? The new factory key works fine in the doors and is visually a good match to the old key.
Eric Zitzow
Chatt. TN
1979 300SD