my w126 had a crappy aftermarket key/tumbler that stuck bad/often. last month i went to the dealer and got a vin matched key and tumbler and within 2 days THEY WERE STICKING! WTF?! $140 nonsolution. any suggestions?

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1982 300sd from craigslist $800 greased on one tank with NO CONVERSION in the Hot Texas Sun. (currently dead & awaiting engine damage investigation and/or longblock swap)
new daily: '03 vw 5speed jetta tdi wagon. bagged&chipped

usually it's the steering wheel lock that causes that before you buy a new tumbler, you should see if the pin will turn with a screwdriver when you get out the original tumbler out.

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