Steering column locked up and key wouldn't turn, but after a few minutes of jerking the wheel while turning the key, I was able to get it started. I left key in position 2 and used the stop lever on the injection pump to kill the engine. I pulled the lock cylinder using a paperclip.

Dealer quoted me $286 just for the cylinder and new keys.

Prices from Peach Parts range from $17 to $175.

I don't care if the switch isn't keyed to the doors.

The prices range is from ridiculously cheap to outrageously expensive.

What's the best way to go on this? Thanks.

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2009 E320 Bluetec 117,000
1995 E300D 306,000 Sold
1996 Ford Taurus LX 130,000 Sold
1985 300TD Still 225,000 Sold
2016 Ford Fusion 24,900

Like yourself I didn't care about matching on a vehicle and bought the 2 keys and cylinder from the dealer. It's been probably 5 years ago but it was <$35 (cash and carry).

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15 VW Passat TDI
00 E420
98 E300 DT
97 E420 Donor Car - NEED PARTS? PM ME!
97 S500
97 E300D
86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D
86 300SDL
(o\|/o)

Three months ago I replaced my SDL tumbler. Purchased from the local dealer with matching key (doors, trunk & ignition). Needed registration and ID to order.

Dealer was not sure if the key came with the tumbler so I ordered one.

Turned out a key came with the tumbler. So I ended up with two matching keys cut based on the VIN#.

I believe the total bill was around $65.

I then ordered the ignition switch (electrical) for $45 at the dealer. It was getting sloppy too...kind of a "while I'm there" thing.

I'd check back, or around with another dealer. Maybe the rep you spoke with mistakenly looked up the steering lock unit and ignition switch (electrical) component, etc.

Re quality....I'd go with MB on this repair 'cause the fall out of an aftermarket unit failure is too steep for me.

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1986 300SDL 440,xxx

86-300sdl,
Care to share the name of your dealer?

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2009 E320 Bluetec 117,000
1995 E300D 306,000 Sold
1996 Ford Taurus LX 130,000 Sold
1985 300TD Still 225,000 Sold
2016 Ford Fusion 24,900

PM sent

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1986 300SDL 440,xxx

Same here. New tumbler and four keys for $85.

I know why some members call them stealerships.

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84 300SD
85 380SE
83 528e
95 318ic

Some of them are.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I just called the dealership 86-300SDL used, and they quoted me $220. This is for just the tumbler with a key, not keyed to my vin.

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2009 E320 Bluetec 117,000
1995 E300D 306,000 Sold
1996 Ford Taurus LX 130,000 Sold
1985 300TD Still 225,000 Sold
2016 Ford Fusion 24,900

The genuine MBZ tumbler with a single key matched to the VIN is actually more expense than the entire lock mechanism with shut off valve. If I remember correctly the price from the classic center is around $180 plus tax and shipping.

Although mine is a W126 SDL I sure didn't pay $220...I can dig the receipt out and send it too you if it may help you "haggle" with them. Or maybe the 300TD is a different beast?

Let me know!

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1986 300SDL 440,xxx

Thanks 86-300SDL and everyone. I'll figure something out. For now, needle nose pliers seem to work. Ugh. Just more ammunition for my wife who wants it g.o.n.e. not fixed.

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2009 E320 Bluetec 117,000
1995 E300D 306,000 Sold
1996 Ford Taurus LX 130,000 Sold
1985 300TD Still 225,000 Sold
2016 Ford Fusion 24,900

i got the same $280 something quote from a dealer here in Jersey. What is up with other dealers quoting $65??? how can this possibly be for the same MB part?

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Andrew
Montclair, NJ
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1982 300D Turbo
120k
Petrol Blue Green

Once the tumbler is removed, the car is easy to start with a wide flat blade screwdriver. In the past 4 years I have replaced the tumblers on 3 of my w123 cars and never found a price less than $180 at the classic center. You can buy an aftermarket tumbler with key for $50, but who knows about the quality? I do have to admit that recently I had a 1 year old genuine MBZ tumbler fail.

My 85 300SD had an aftermarket tumbler. I don't recall the tumbler costing near that much with my 92 or 95 w124s which I had keyed to the VIN. It was in the 100 some odd range? Dealer pricing is very random. Markup is huge and is different from dealer to dealer. Some dealers have very different pricing at their retail counter vs website. However you aren't going to get a keyed tumbler from a website since it gives you a working door key.

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My Daily : 96 E-300 Diesel with 195,000 miles
Retired: 92 300D 2.5 T 345K miles and for sale
Retired: 95 E320 157K miles and currently parked with blown engine

Both retired cars are for sale as is my w124 shop inventory

Most of the Key and Tumbler info is for W123s. On them some people have only gotten only 1.5 years out of the cheap Lock Tumblers. So there is quality issues.

I had all the symptoms of a Lock Tubler issue and it turned out to be the inside of the Steering Cloum Lock was broken.

I put the Lock Tumbler in My Harbor Freight jewlery ultrasonic cleaning tank and cleaned it. Installed the Tumbler on a new Steering Colum Lock and have had zero issues with it since.

Steering Colum Lock (Ignition Lock Housing) causes Ignition Switch Failure

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel