This is really pissing me off...i've done all the searches and still can't get the thing out.


1984 190D, I bought a new VIN matched tumbler with key....

It appears from everything I can tell from looking at the new tumbler and all the old posts that all I need to do is.....

1. remove the plastic trim ring, easy

2. insert key and turn to allow the holes/slots to line up

3. inset pin or stiff wire to depress spring

4. pull tumbler out

So why does the tumbler not slide out when I insert the pins? Is there something else holding the tumbler in?

Why ignition is not broken, key works fine, just trying to swap out the tumbler with a VIN matched key

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1987 300TDT
1981 VW MKI Caddy 1.6 diesel, waiting on engine swap
1983 D-50 Power Ram 4x4 "Mitsubishi" 2.3 turbo diesel
assorted gas powered crap and motorcycles

RIP: 1984 300TDT, 1982 300TDT, 1984 190D 2.2, 1992 300D 2.5, 1987 300TDT, 1982 Maxima LD28, 1983 Maxima LD28, Isuzu C223 P'ups X3, 1983 Holiday Rambler 6.2 Banks turbo diesel, 1984 Winnebago LeSharo 2.1 TD, 1985 Allegro 6.5