My car is a 1982 240d manual. I am trying to order an ignition housing (MBZ076403) and tumbler (MBZ013048). I plan to use the orginal switch in order to save $50. All the sites I have been looking at say chassis "123.123 - from 110871*- up to 208266"

website: http://www.mercedes-benz-parts-direct.com

When I looked up my car information from the VIN it said I had
Chassis 123.12310343505. VIN WDBAB23A3CB343505

http://www.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/?lng=eng

It looks like there is no match b/w chassis'? Can I just order ignition parts for an 82 240d online (if the infromation is correct) and trust they will work. And will my old switch on the back of the housing (I imagine original) work with the new ignition housing? Much gratitude to anyone who can assist.

I have updated the links if you were trying and getting nowhere. This stuff is so confusing for a newbe. But the journey is the reward.

What I am really trying to say (sorry if I am naive) is what is the best way to get the parts I need? And will my original switch (connected to wire harness) work with a new steering lock housing?

You need a part that was produced for your chassis number range. Others may work, or may be subtly different.

Is always easiest to call Phil or Roy and give them your vin and let them do the rest. Any dealer should be able to do the same.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)

Is there anyway to do this on the internet? Or on my own?

Since you're a newbie, as we all were at one time, give Phil or Roy a call. Their prices are usually competitive and you're able to speak with very knowledgable people. No one is shipping parts today anyway!

JMTC.

John

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
2002 F250 powerstroke with Plantdrive WVO conversion
1983 300SD 190K miles ,sold
2006 E320 CDI

Thanks, how do I get a hold of them?

Click "Buy Parts" at the top of the page. There will be flashing phone numbers on the page.

John

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
2002 F250 powerstroke with Plantdrive WVO conversion
1983 300SD 190K miles ,sold
2006 E320 CDI

Does anyone know how to get the right ignition parts for a 82 240d? Thanks

Have you VIN handy when you call Phil or Roy. They will be able to get you the right parts.

John

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
2002 F250 powerstroke with Plantdrive WVO conversion
1983 300SD 190K miles ,sold
2006 E320 CDI

If the car has it's original engine, it is a Diesel engine and there's no ignition housing or tumbler used. Ignition happens by heat as fuel-air mixture gets hot when compressed inside cylinder. The engine doesn't actually need any electrical help to run once it's started. Electrical glow plugs are used to make cold starting easier. They heat up the pre-chambers (places where fuel is sprayed in each cylinder) to make sure the fuel-air mix gets hot enough to ignite, even if engine is cold.