Hello, I believe someone has replaced the ignition lock on my 85 300sd. I did not get a key that fits the doors, so I pulled off the glove box latch and removed the glove box lock cylinder. Does anyone know if the glove box lock cylinder has the same number and type tumblers as the door locks?
If so, it would be REALLY easy to take this lock cylinder to a locksmith to have it rekeyed, and therefore not have to pull door panels off

Thanks,
Mark in NC

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Thanks,
Mark in NC

"Spark plugs?...We don't need no stinking spark plugs!"
1985 300SD "Der Silberne Schlitten" 420,000 mi


Wish these were diesel:
2003 Ford Club Wagon 130,000 mi

I'm fairly certain it is. the glovebox is security keyed like the trunk lock is. valet key will not work.
a simple thing would be just go to the dealer, and have them get you the original vin mached ignition tumbler. it'll come with a key. then you will have the correct key for the doors. while you are there, ask for a valet key as well. it's good to have one.
46.00 for tumbler, 22 for valet key.

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"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

I have been unable to get valet keys for the last two cars for which I have tried. Perhaps it is something about my local dealer.

Yeah the square master key will unlock the trunk and glove box. The round valet keys will only start the car and unlock the doors.

I'm pretty sure the dealer can make both keys with just your VIN. Proof of ownership will be required, but you should have that in your car at all times anyway.

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-Typos courtesy of my mobile phone.

All you need to do is go to a Mercedes dealership and give the vin number of your car to the parts dept. and they can cut you a key for around $29.

I was told by my local MB dealer that I needed proof of ownership and that they would also have to see the car to issue new keys. Which is strange considering that your car could be located miles away from the dealership with no way of starting it to drive it there.....

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1980 300TD(euro non turbo): Eng: 617.912 /Tran:722.118
1985 300SD: Eng: 617.951/Tran: 722.416

Been there done that and about to go again with the new 240D. Yup, you gotta take your title/registration along with the car so the parts guy can verify you're not getting keys for the ride up the street you've been eyeing. But it's oh so nice to have a factory steel key to rule all the tumblers with! Did it on our 300DT and this new 240D has the same deal it did, one key for the ignition and another for everything else. Plus they're all brass keys. Pleh!

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Joe Black
Get yellow fever at ACME!

Just the MB's: '82 300DT (stick), '81 240D, '80 300SD, '80 300D, '81 240D Manual

vstech,

Please indicate which franchisee will vend:
A VIN "Tumbler" @ $46.00
and
A VIN Valet key @ $22.00

[The INSANE MB Franchise here thinks they're gonna get $100.00++ for just a
"Tumbler" set]

Thank You so Very Much.

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'84 300SD sold
124.128

Master key from Nashville MB, I was quoted $16.

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1985 300D 198K sold
1982 300D 202K
1989 300E 125K
1992 940T

"If you dont have time to do it safely, you dont have time to do it"

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."

Just a little FYI on this lock subject. I was able to get my trunk lock cylinder repaired by a local independent shop that specializes in MB. Tumblers had failed. I removed the lock cylinder & gave them the key & cylinder. Local locksmiths would not attempt to repair it. The nearest MB dealer is 100 miles away. Saved alot of $ & hassle. they are also bonded through an MB dealer in Phoenix to do some dealer only functions, including the whole new key & lock cylinder thing.

my local MB dealer in charlotte, on south blvd. (S. Polk St.)
this is for the SD laser cut keys, not the D keys. the D keys are only 16.00

Knauz in Lake Bluff, IL has keys $16

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1982 300D Turbo 203K silver
Need to fix these leaks badly

I just went through this lock tumbler thing for my 240.
Lock cylinder $90.00
second key $15.84

plus shipping tax etc.... paid shipping since i didn`t want to make another 40
mile trip to monterey.

This was from "Mercedes-benz of Montery" Stahl motor Co.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Soooo, I stopped by Hendrick MB in Hickory, NC and purchased a $30 key - awaiting delivery. I also noticed a horn in the engine compartment near the passenger side front at the EGR vacuum solenoid. Does anyone know if this is an alarm system? It appears to be stock. If so, how did that system function w/o a remote? or Is this a magical function of the master key and central locking system?

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Thanks,
Mark in NC

"Spark plugs?...We don't need no stinking spark plugs!"
1985 300SD "Der Silberne Schlitten" 420,000 mi


Wish these were diesel:
2003 Ford Club Wagon 130,000 mi

Yes, part of the alarm system.
Not sure as how it functions.

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