PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - 190e Door lock tumbler: Can it be separated?

babybenz · #4 05-12-2004, 11:31 PM

I don't have an answer for that. It does have electric parts in there too as it arms/disarms the alarm. I'd really worry about breaking the new part. You have several options: 1. Just keep the old tumbler in place and lock the doors from the trunk or passenger side. This does get old, but it works. 2. Buy the Ebay tumbler and install it. So what that you have two keys on your key ring, just put a drop of nail polish or Liquid Paper to separate them. If you drove an old Ford or Chevy you'd have a two different keys. 3. Get the dealer key made...4. Get the aftermarket remote kit.
It is a shame that they made those end pieces so fragile. I used JB Weld on mine to repair it and it did last a few weeks, but has broken again. It must have been some cheap soft metal--kinda looks like pewter. Wish they would have used some good hardened steel on that end piece and the star shaped female connector in the door--it looks like plastic. Good luck.
John