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Old 02-22-2005, 02:23 PM
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A little different W124 tumber/steering lock issue

I have a little different steering lock/tumbler issue on my 87 300TD. I have searched the forums and learned a lot, but my problem is a little different.

The facts:

- The steering lock is not engaged, i.e. i can (laboriously) turn the wheel
- The key turns, but only a little. If off is 11 o'clock, it turns to 12 o'clock
- Yesterday, I got stuck and monkeyed with the key until upon key removal I heard the tell-tale click of the steering lock engaged - then the key turned and started fine. I realize know I should have used that oppotunity to remove the cylinder.
- I can't turn the ignition because the steering wheel lock is not engaged.

Does this sound like a tumbler issue? I will keep goofing with the switch in hopes that I can remove the cylinder. I have a couple pieces of welding rod cut and ready to go!

Thanks
Peter

www.misterjalopy.com
1987 Mercedes 300TD
1961 Mercedes 190b
1964 Chevelle Wagon
2000 Chevy Silverado
2003 Honda Element

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Old 03-02-2005, 02:26 PM
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-- Resolved

Though it sounded suspect, I tried the palm sander on the key trick. I have a little trim sander and used it right on the key. It worked once but I was not able to remove the cylinder. Squirted in some rustbuster and after 5 minutes of fiddling, got it to work again and removed the old cylinder. Replaced with new one in minutes, no problem.

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