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How would one go about getting the switch out of the car so it can be replaced? If someone could help me please do so .The car is a 1985 380SEL .
Thanks , Marsha |
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There are a couple of things to mention here. First of all, if you're having trouble with the key portion of the switch, it could be the steering lock. If the steering lock ever completely locks up, the complete steering column must be removed and the old lock drilled out.
There are two locks, the ignition key switch, which actuates the steering column lock. One other thing to mention, use a steel key, not an old brass key, the brass particles fall into the tumblers and cause problems. You can give your dealer the VIN of your car and they can get you a steel key, and/or a replacement lock cylinder keyed the same as the original. The procedure for removing the key is in any service manual, one of which I am not near right now, or I would give it to you here. Good luck, ------------------ Larry Bible '84 Euro 240D, 523K miles '88 300E 5 Speed '81 300D Daughter's Car Over 800,000 miles in Mercedes automobiles |
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