My key is stuck on the 2nd stop can't turn it off or on
can I still get the tumbler out. it's a 87 300D

Thanks Lewis

Wriggle, pound, scream, cry, stand on your head, rattle the steering wheel, beg, whatever it takes to get back to position 1.

I'm not sure, will have to check the CD on removal, but I think there you can remove the plastic part of the key and get the security ring off, then the tumbler out.

Otherwise, it's dremel time, and you will have to grind through the security ring (bezel) to get to the latch for the tumbler.

Buy a new tumbler and key, if you haven't yet.

I'll post again after looking at the CD.

Just looked -- get key into position 1, and insert a stiff wire into the lock holes on each side. wire needs to have a 45 degree slant on the end, points outside. This will release cylinder and key.

I'd guess you are in deep do do if you can't get it into position one. Try some WD40, wriggling key, etc. Don't try to force it witha pair of pliers, though, it won't work. Pulling and pushing on the key may help.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

thanks alot I'll keep looking. is it that soft that you can drill it out?

I'm disabled on a fixed income I need to hot wire it or something

I was going to Indiana next week selling it there.
Why me Lord????????

Hope you get it loose -- big bother.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

I’m an old Vietnam vet give me some C4 I’ll get that damn key out!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anybody want to buy a 1987 300D 1500.00 runs good.
Key stuck good deal for somebody no rust, 252,000mi.

Car will probably be worth more if you use something a little less dramatic than C4.....

I'll check in with my mechanic on Monday -- have to pick up some parts anyway.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

Happened to me too twice before.
but it usually comes out when you turn it all the way back to on position. Of cource it wont cranck now.
Then while wiggeling the key and wiggeling the steering wheel, you may be able to get it out. Works for me

MVK

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1985 300D Turbo 179,000miles