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Looking for column lock & ignition switch
Well, it finally happened. My ignition switch siezed up. I tried every tip and trick I could find after searching the posts on the forum. Vibration, flushing with spray lubricant, blasting compressed air, cranking on the steering wheel. No dice.
Soooo, I followed the process outlined here http://dieselgiant.com/mercedes_dies...20page%202.htm ...and ground down the pin that holds the lock assembly in the column. BTW, if anyone else tries to follow this same process to repair theirs, I don't know a better way to get the igntion switch to clear the dash, but following the directions in that article didn't work worth a DAMN for me. Pulling out on the part of the dash under the lock resulted in MULTIPLE new cracks in the vinyl of my dash Anyway, now that I've ground the pin off of it I need to replace the whole steering column & igntion switch assembly. Anybody got a good one for sale?
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I have a good one available
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Awe, shoot.
The parts car I am in the process of obtaining has an intact pin it it, but the lock tumbler was destroyed by someone trying to force it with a screwdriver, so it is done for unless the tumbler itself can be extracted somehow. If I knew how to get it out, you could have the intact housing, and only need a new tumbler and key. Ugh.
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- K.C.Adams '77 300D Euro Delivery OM617 turbo / 4-speed swap 404 Milanbraun Metallic / 134 Dattel MB-Tex Current status: * Undergoing body work My '77 300D progress thread |
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Complete with steel key? If so do you know how much you'd want for it?
I don't need the steering column itself. Just the column LOCK and ignition assembly...
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1984 300 Coupe TurboDiesel Silver blue paint over navy blue interior 2nd owner & 2nd engine in an otherwise 99% original unmolested car ~210k miles on the clock 1986 Ford F250 4x4 Supercab Charcoal & blue two tone paint over burgundy interior Banks turbo, DRW, ZF-5 & SMF conversion 152k on the clock - actual mileage unknown |
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If I recall correctly, I have a complete ignition with doors, glove box lock, and trunk lock.
EDIT: I guess I did recall correctly. PM me if you are interested.
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daw_two Germantown, TN Links: Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior Cluster Needles Paint New Old Stock (NOS) parts Past: 3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda" 04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben" & many more Last edited by daw_two; 03-01-2009 at 09:18 AM. |
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Why?
Why replace that ignition lock. Are you really worried about someone stealing a 20 something year old car. I replaced my switch about three years ago and left the ignition pin into the steering column off. That lock pin I feel adds a lot of wear to the assembly and the switch works so nice without it. I myself feel that our 80's Benz cars are really past being stolen, but I agree that you don't want to make it too easy, like leaving the car idling at the curb.
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Junqueyardjim Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. C.S. Lewis 1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA 2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage, Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it! |
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yeah $60 plus shipping a new one when all added up is $100
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Interesting. What are those out of, a W126? Mine doesn't have the interior-cut keys like those. Mine have regular cut keys. I'm not even sure that this setup would fit mey car.
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After getting it all out and turning the lock assembly upside down and THEN applying vibration I finally got the tumbler to turn. After removing the security collar and pulling the tumbler out I actually started looking at the tumbler assembly to see if I could remove all the individual tumblers in order to be able to start and drive it temporarliy until I get a new one. Couldn't see how it comes apart, but I didn't spend much time on it either. I may just replace the tumbler and key. That way if the problem ever happens again, I can disable the steering column lock more easily. I'm debating whether to go to the stealership and get one that matches my VIN or whether to buy one of the new ones on eBay for 30 bucks....
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1984 300 Coupe TurboDiesel Silver blue paint over navy blue interior 2nd owner & 2nd engine in an otherwise 99% original unmolested car ~210k miles on the clock 1986 Ford F250 4x4 Supercab Charcoal & blue two tone paint over burgundy interior Banks turbo, DRW, ZF-5 & SMF conversion 152k on the clock - actual mileage unknown |
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I think I'd do the dealer cut key. At least you have the option. My early W123 ignition tumbler is apparently not available on a by-the_VIN basis these days t the dealer. Maybe the Classic Center can help me.
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- K.C.Adams '77 300D Euro Delivery OM617 turbo / 4-speed swap 404 Milanbraun Metallic / 134 Dattel MB-Tex Current status: * Undergoing body work My '77 300D progress thread |
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rcounts, what kind of trouble did you have with the ignition in the past?
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I had to take it out, hold it with the column lock pin pointed towards the floor, apply vibration, and wiggle the key in the lock - all at the same time - before it would finally unlock...
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1984 300 Coupe TurboDiesel Silver blue paint over navy blue interior 2nd owner & 2nd engine in an otherwise 99% original unmolested car ~210k miles on the clock 1986 Ford F250 4x4 Supercab Charcoal & blue two tone paint over burgundy interior Banks turbo, DRW, ZF-5 & SMF conversion 152k on the clock - actual mileage unknown |
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