I can't find them anywhere.

going back out to look. brb.

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1991 300D

Theyre on the floor behind the nightstand. Next to the dust bunny

Ask the wife. They keep an eye on us usually and are all too aware of our habits. Personally I do the mislaid key thing on occasion myself.

Pain in the posterior when I do usually. I always remember where I put them once they are found as well.

in pocket of blue hoodie I was wearing last time I wrenched on it a couple weeks ago

I usually leave them on driver's seat or in the blue bowl on kitchen table but was getting dark so I cleaned up quick

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1991 300D

Thanks for sharing. What's your address again? ��

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What Would Rudolph Do?
1975 300D, 1975 240D, 1985 300SD, 1997 300D, 2005 E320 , 2006 Toyota Prius

Hey I lose the keys to my current car all the time.

However, I am pleased to say that I have several sets of keys from assorted other Mercedes and Volvos that I once owned but are now long departed, all sitting in easy reach, 24/7/365, hanging from a wall rack near my front door.

Why? Damned if I can figure it out why I find it impossible to put my "real" car keys there. My pockets, the dog beds, kitchen counter, office desk, assorted jackets... all seem preferable.

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

in the getting ahead of myself dept: the front end is blocked up, stbd control arm removed to replace bushings & ball joint.

car isn't going anywhere for a while.

leaving keys in car is habit from working in boatyards

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1991 300D

There is a reason I leave mine in the ignition...

Figure if someone does get the Mercedes, that's what insurance is for, right? Have to go to a lot to get there though.

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Current fleet:

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE - Waiting for heart surgery.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT - Rear ended 23 September 2016 and now looking for a new home.

1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD - Parted out.

1964 Volkswgen Beetle - Vater's since September 1968 and undergoing a restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - in need of full restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Squareback automatic with F.I. - Vacationing with her caretaker until he is in better health.

I have a set in my left pocket, and a set clipped to my belt keychain... To every car I drive...


Yesterday Jaybob was in my shop, and needed to get in my house, I reached into my pocket, pulled out the spare key set, and then got to the house keys, while my work chain was jingling on the left belt clip, and the drive set was jingling on the right belt clip...

Jay stated "John, you have too many keys"

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Of course, the little woman has a spare set, and my brother has a set as well... In case I lose one of the sets I have on me, or I lock them in the car...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

It is against the law to leave the keys in the ignition...
in addition to being irresponsible ... you do not want some underage punk being able to take a car on a joy ride due to the ease of starting the car....it could leave you with huge liability both criminal and civil . Lots of case law already extant.

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/10414-help-i-need-check-stretch.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

I believe that only applies to public property.

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

John, lets skip the law for a second...
How would you feel if you facilitated some idiot using your car and they hurt someone in the process ?

and on the civil court side... gross negligence...

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

the dogs make sure I know if anyone even gets near.

don't even need to play the blue card

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1991 300D

So you wear two rings of keys? I have only one key for the Mercedes, maybe two (put somewhere safe). Bet your pockets and belt loops don't last long.

I have a security door, front door, a dog, and then have to open the garage door. So, like Quahog, dog should let me know if someone came in and if she's not home, I have a security system.

But, now with the furniture layout I have, could put the keys in one of the bowls I have. But, it's remembering to put them there. After the concussion that isn't always easy... But, don't need to get in trouble with the law.

Something funny for y'all. I lost my only telephone, my cell. So I couldn't call it and have no one near to call it. Looking everywhere and not finding it. Get on Facebook and send messages. Eventually a friend calls it, and was in the skirt fold of the sofa! Apparently when I had gotten up, it fell down, then kicked under.

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Current fleet:

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE - Waiting for heart surgery.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT - Rear ended 23 September 2016 and now looking for a new home.

1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD - Parted out.

1964 Volkswgen Beetle - Vater's since September 1968 and undergoing a restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - in need of full restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Squareback automatic with F.I. - Vacationing with her caretaker until he is in better health.