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Old 05-09-2009, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by glenmore View Post
No big work unless the key gets stuck. Replacing the tumbler is routine. Just takes being able to turn the key to position 2 and a bit of jiggling and luck to get the tool in the right position. The pain would start if the key gets stuck or you get the key in there and you can't turn it to position 2, then you are talking about drilling the thing out.

glenmore
1991 300CE
2000 C280

I know an indy that has figured out where to drill to remove the tumbler without tearing the dash apart. If you are able to get the key in and turn it to position 1, leave it there! Then, you can easily replace the tumbler.

This:


Instead of this:


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Think the tumbler has gone on 88 300TE-image002.jpg   Think the tumbler has gone on 88 300TE-image007.jpg   Think the tumbler has gone on 88 300TE-replacing190ignition-1.jpg  
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