114 lost key down defrost vent, help

[dquance]

Hi: I dropped an ignition key down the defrost vent.
I almost had it hooked, but it fell down out of sight.
I have not been inside the air box, and would appreciate any help.
The key is not magnetic, unfortunately.
The car is a 74 280C. It does have A/C, although it is not working.

TIA

Doug

[Mike D]

Leave it and have another key made. You should be using a steel key anyway.

[230/8]

Take proof of ownership and VIN to your dealer for a new genuine key to match you lock set. Not sure of current cost.

[2.5-10]

wont be more than $15 -- thats what I paid for the laser-cut replacement I bought of my 89' 560

[meltedpanda]

yup pretty much have to dismantle the entire dash to get to it, leave it be...

[dquance]

I almost had it when I pulled off the flexible pipe to the side vents.
I suspect it is laying in front of the evaporator.
Guess I will just consider it my on-board spare. ;-)

Doug

[evoldeal]

Originally Posted by Mike D

Leave it and have another key made. You should be using a steel key anyway.

What is the benefit of using a steel key? They want $40 for a new master key here at mercedes in NYC...

[meltedpanda]

I have read they are better for the tumblers, wear evenly ect. I think it bunk... However in this case a magnet would work