I have a 1981 240d with an ignition switch that needs to be replaced (i'm sure)
I can find a lot about the lock but not the switch. Help!
I already have the switch,just need to know hown to replace it.
Thank You Jon J.
1981 240 d 264000 miles and counting fast

Have you looked at www.dieselgiant.com? He has an excellent pictorial that helped me.

John

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2002 F250 powerstroke with Plantdrive WVO conversion
1983 300SD 190K miles ,sold
2006 E320 CDI

Switch is on the backside of the key cylinder.

Three fasteners and a plug gets it out. Helps to remove the instrument panel for access.

Jim

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14 E250 BlueTEC black. 45k miles
95 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 66k miles
94 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 152k miles
85 300TD 4 spd man, euro bumpers and lights, 15" Pentas dark blue 274k miles

Do I have to remove the entire lock/switch assy. from the dash , or can I do it with it still in the dash??? what tools do I need??
The Diesel Giant page I found deals with a broken lock, is there one for just the switch?
Thank You for your reply
Jon J.