Hello, I recently lost my only key to my merc 1984 300D Turbo W123. I ordered blanks but they didn't get here in time. The car is unlocked. I need to find a store that sells the ignition with a matching key or can reproduce a key for my existing ignition. The ignition works fine. I really appreciate any help or direction, I have searched the forum but had difficulty finding specific information. Thanks again, BH

MB can get you new keys from your VIN, assuming you haven't changed the lock cylinders out. You'll need the title to prove ownership when you pick it up, I think.

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1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D
Automatic, A/C, Power Sunroof, Power Right Side Mirror
231K Miles FOR SALE MAKE OFFER

Do I contact the local dealer. Or is there a special MB contact for older parts requests. I used to work for a German MFG. So, I am not looking forward to this. They don't always keep the best records. Thank you for your help...BH

I believe you should go to your local Mercedes dealer.

As someone mentioned, it will be good to take your title and registration. The Mercedes VIN record for the car should have a key code, and new keys can be made from that code. This will work as long as the key cylinder has not been changed in the past.

It will probably take some time to get the keys - they may or may not be able to make them at the dealer.

Good luck and let us know how it works out.

Ken300D

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1982 300D at 351K miles
1984 300SD at 217K miles
1987 300D at 370K miles

Plus the dealership gives you the correct keys made from the correct blanks.

I really appreciate everyones help. I will be going to the dealership tomorrow at the latest and I will probably call within the next few minutes. I will keep everyone posted as I make progress. Again, THANK YOU> BH

I just contacted MB of Nashville. I ordered 3 keys @ $8.75 a piece. The keys are made in Fort Worth, Tx. I will be able to pick them up tomorrow around noon. I supplied them with the VIN and they will need to verify the title and copy my ID upon pick-up. I really appreciate everyone's help. I would probably be replacing the ignition or hot-wiring the car if I didn't ask here first. THANKS AGAIN.

That's a great price. About a third of what I paid.

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Ron Schroeder
'85 300 Turbo Diesel 2 tank WVO
'83 300 Turbo Diesel 2 tank WVO
Some former WVO vehicles since ~1980:
'83 Mercedes 240D
'80 Audi 4000D
'83 ISUZU Pup
'70 SAAB 99 with Kubota diesel
'76 Honda Civic with Kubota diesel
'86 Golf
Several diesel generators
All with 2 tank WVO conversion
LI NY

$8.75 a key.. nice.. I should see what my dealership will charge me for a set

kinda hard to hot wire these cars. You can take the wires from the ignition and only get it to crank but you have to pull or put(can't remember which) on the shut off mechanism.

so if you are to steal a W123 bring a , wiring diagram, mity vac, and set of slim jims.

Yeah, it isn't much of a problem to get keys or locks replaced with the same as what is in your car now. Somebody broke into my 300D last year by trying to break the lock. After an unsuccessful attempt, they broke the window only to steal my $30 Chinese garbage power inverter and an empty car stereo box (I have a feeling that's what they were after). Insurance paid for the window and a VIN-matched door lock which had to be ordered from the MB stealership. The glass shop had a hard time finding a right rear window for a 124 for some reason

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Dale

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1990 300D 2.5 Turbo -155k
2000 E430 - 103k
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ecodiesel 4x4 - 11k
2014 VW Passat TDI SE - 7k Bro's Diesel
2006 E320 CDI - 128k Pop's Benz

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I paid around $10 per key at the dealership, only place you can get 'em. I waited over an hour while the parts folk hemmed and hawed, finally all is well, they had them made elsewhere and sent to the house, for an extra charge, of course. Still cheaper than me driving back up to dealership.

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83 SD

84 CD

Dealer is the only way to go for keys.

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]

Do you have the name and/or address of the manufacturer?

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Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )

The main warehouse for MB is here in DFW, that's where all keys are cut.

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]

MB of Nashville, I am sure they will ship if you can fax them the appropriate documents. If its worth a shot here is their number: 800-789-0302. I spoke with a guy named Brian. He was very helpful. Thank you everyone for the info you made my day. BH