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05-19-2007, 03:46 PM
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300TD locked steering column
Hi guys, I just posted this question in the tech help section before I realised it noted it was for gas engine mercedes----I'm brand new to this! The steering wheel is in lock mode with the wheels straight ahead and the key won't turn. The wheel doesn't usually lock with the front wheels pointing straight forward, don't know if it is supposed to .
Any ideas how to free it ? Its at my work location and I don't want to have to tow it home. Any help greatly appreciated. 
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05-19-2007, 03:48 PM
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Diesel Giant has a very good tutorial:
http://www.dieselgiant.com/repairignitionlock.htm I had the same problem and this worked for me.
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1992 300D 2.5T 249k - Parked with a bad transmission 1981 300SD 142k - Daily driver
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05-19-2007, 03:55 PM
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Just try pushing it hard in one direction than the other and turn the key. It is unusual that it locked in the straight ahead position. I've had mine lock up when turned hard in one direction before.
Chris
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1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss
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05-19-2007, 04:42 PM
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This is not new?
Obviously I live and learn. Just found another thread with Davidd and he seems to have the same problem . Steering lock or lock tumbler , I'm go-en back to that
st James Infirmary.....with graphite and WD-40 and hope to get it home before I attack it with a die grinder..... Gasp.
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05-19-2007, 07:00 PM
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On the other current thread that you mention, I just posted a link to my thread when I had this problem a while ago. It may also help to have the front wheels jacked up and off the ground while trying to coax the steering wheel.
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Pictures of the MB: http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee41/EricandRobyn/1981%20Mercedes/ 1981 300 SD with a Goldenrod water block and Injetor line heaters. EGR is missing  1999 F-350 with HP X-over, Dahl 100 Fuel Filter, Coolant by-pass filter, CCV mod, Tymar intake. Both on single tank WVO blend 
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