I just ordered a new tumbler for my ignition.

It is hard to turn the key over when I place it in.

I thought I would get it done now versus have it break later.

I ordered it from my dealer, $154.80 Canuck dollars, is that fair?

If I have the right tools, can I "give 'er a go" myself or should I take it in?

Please advise, much appreciated as always.

Mike McKinney

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1989 300CE - 269,000 km
1994 SL600 - 59,000 km

Mine was about half that in $US.

Step 1: Take a wire coat hanger about a foot long and bend it in half. Shape it to stick into both the two holes in the tumbler. You could use the new one as a template.

Step 2: File a flat point on the inboard side at a fairly steep angle (make it look sharp) Again you could use the new one as a template. There are 2 latches, a single one you can see on the tumbler, then a double one that realeases that black cover.

Step 3: Turn the old one to the acc position, you should see the holes line up.

Step 4: Stick the coat hanger into the holes. You'll feel the first single latch first on just one side. Keep pushing till you get the second latch. You may need to jiggle things but when you hit paydirt it will slide right out.

Step 5: Lubricate it regularly:p

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5 speed '91 190E 2.6 320,000 mi. (new car, fast, smooth as silk six, couldn't find any more Peugeots)
5 speed '85 Peugeot 505 2.5l Turbo Diesel 266,000 mi. (old car, fast for a diesel, had 2 others)
5 speed '01 Jetta V6 (new wifes car, pretty quick)
5 speed '85 Peugeot 505 2.2l Turbo Gas 197,000 mi. (wifes car, faster, sadly gone just short of 200k )
5 speed '83 Yamaha 750 Maxim 14,000 mi. (fastest)
0 speed 4' x 8' 1800 lb Harbor Freight utility trailer (only as fast as what's pulling it)

Much appreciated, thank you!

Mike McKinney

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1989 300CE - 269,000 km
1994 SL600 - 59,000 km

I did replace the ignition lock a while ago. Ignition lock broken - Help needed

This is my topic on it. I tried to explain the procedures step by step. feel free to ask if you get stuck...

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'87 MBenz 190E 2,3 8vlv

Oh, I forgot. This is definitly a DIY.

In my topic there is also a link to a page where you get the picture of the "tool" needed to remove the tumbler.

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'87 MBenz 190E 2,3 8vlv