Ahh, search function is a wonderful thing. It took a while but I found this posted back in '02 by some fella in Canada. I believe he called himself
123 300D Driver. Anyway, thanx to all that replied.


"I ordered a new original-keyed tumbler...took about 2 weeks. I found out that I have an old style tumbler that doesn't have the release pinhole from the front, like just about everyone else on this message board. Mine has the release pinhole on the ignition lock body. It is located at right angles to the key axis, about 1.5 cm underneath the dash at about the 1 o'clock position. The detent on the tumbler can be depressed when the key is on position 1, which allows you to withdraw the tumbler and key."

I should add that my original tumbler was good. Replacing it did not solve my "hinkyness" . Which was somtimes the key would not go from positition 2 to start. I would have to turn back to 0 and turn the key again, wait for the buzzer, then turn again. It always worked the second time. Guess it's time to replace the locking mech.

Hope this thread can be helpful to someone!

thanx again

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86 190D N/A 2.5L Auto 265k "Ruby" -Sold-
79 300D 242k "Condi" my first -sold- RIP
2013 chevy sonic hatchback - had to for work