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really, mercedes?
i bought a key from the dealership in february. have driven about 90 miles since then. the plastic surround has just ripped open and left the snub-nosed steel part alone in the ignition cylinder. wtf are they making these key bodies out of? i know some of you have done wooden finishes, my car is wood-free, but seriously! should i go back and complain?
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'77 240D, 504H, OM617.952, etc. |
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The great thing is you can bring it right back, and will receive a new one.
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Every 90 miles?
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Maybe a fluke. I am sure they will replace it without any trouble.
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I've bought several keys from the dealer and never had that issue...
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Every three months.
EVERY THREE MONTHS. Every three months I go in a get a new one. Free. I'm waiting to have a wooden key handle made or machine one myself if I get annoyed enough before then.
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I had that issue, too. I bought a replacement key head. These new key heads are made from a hollow plastic. The older key heads are more robust, and the rubber (or whatever it is) is thick. That's why they last for 20-30 years while the newer ones give you a couple years at the most during regular use.
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Thanks for the heads up, as I'm probably gonna be getting an extra key or two for my w115 after I get it back from the body shop (so hopefully tomorrow) as I only have one key
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That is about as long as mine would have lasted... were I to use it. The plastic used in the new ones is a joke.
I am now using the aftermarket key instead and keeping the "good" one for a spare. I unfortunately purchased mine with an online parts order so I cannot go back to the dealer.
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The rubber headed key is part of a safety system. If you contacted the key during a crash it would break off. I can't speak to the quality of the plastic ones.
Some things to help key life : Don't turn and hold the wheel, then remove key and let go of the wheel. If the steering lock is against pressure, extra force is needed to turn the key. If this happens, turn the wheel to remove pressure then turn key. Turn the key close to the dash. Don't turn the end or grab the key ring / key bunch and turn from there. Switch blade keys will eventually come apart when twisted from the end. More than 10 keys on a ring is probably too many as is a heavy key fob. Insert the key fully before turning. I've seen all of these on various cars over the years. |
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You forgot one.
Use paper clip to remove cylinder. Buy stubby screw driver. Insert Cheap, longer lasting and it can be easily replace when lost But wait, worried about theft? Open bonnet Unplug brown line from vacuum shut off. Unplug vacuum line to locking system Reroute to shut off... Wa la
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great comments and thanks. i will have to go back and see about a replacement. my own case was probably exacerbated by this passenger door vacuum problem: passenger door lock - vacuum logic .
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'77 240D, 504H, OM617.952, etc. |
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Can you elaborate
On this part? That sounds cool.
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Quote:
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I went to a locksmith and had some keys made that are all metal. They don't look as cool, but the won't break easily either.
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