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Idiot alert!! please help
i have a1987 560sl and i was unsure about a slow drain to the battery, so i've been disconnecting it. i have reconnected the battery several times without incident, until today. for whatever reason when i connected the battery the doors locked and....wait for it.....the key is now locked in the car
soooooo, is there anyway to undo this or do i need to get a locksmith here to let me in?? thanks in advance gh
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And your spare key is..... Just don't close the hood...at least you'll have some access....
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my brain finally switched on and i was able to actuate the truck lock lever and the central locking unlocked the doors
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Hey Hog!!!
Spare key...on a ring...in the house...or a "de-headed" Valet key in the wallet. Works for me! (Too many times to count!!!)
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To OP: Ingenius idea on the trunk latch/central lock. Good Show!
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i always like the idea of an extra key but this one came w/ only one and i don't want to shell out $30 for an extra, although i might oughtta
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may be worth the 30, locked keys inside require large drills, not may locksmiths have a clue about these older MB's Very difficult to break into as well
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Sigh. I live a sheltered SL life.
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For a "cheap" key, your local Premium Locksmith should be able to get you a wallet key for chump-change, but the difference is with the cheap key, the metals used are softer, therefore you'll wear down the key at a faster rate and the wearing will leave small, metal shavings in your lock. Thereby, eventually requiring expensive repair work.
$30.00 is pretty cheap insurance...and you'll keep from tearing up the keyway with the cheaper stuff. GL!
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$30 for a key could well be a bargain when you desperately need one.
I don't think you'll get a local locksmith to make one for that model SL for much if any less, if at all. |
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According to my sources: a local locksmith does not stock MB keys, only the MB dealer does and has to get the key setting according to the VIN. One single key costs + $50.
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ummm , so $50 VS a drill = no brainer
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Wait, Wait Is he still locked out?????
I thought he got in through the trunk by activating the vacuum motor? I have a quick way of getting into the trunk. Small drill no damage. Jack |
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no , he is in , this is just post talk as in insurance so it does not happen again
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cheers Jim
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