Hi TX76513 can you elaborate on what you just said? Might be on to something some of us don't know about.

I believe he was referring to the fact that the steering wheel will be locked so don't plan on turning.

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2012 E350
2006 Callaway SC560

You mean its not possible to add a remote starter to the W124 without causing the steering to lock up?

The steering wheel is locked mechanically until you turn the key.

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2012 E350
2006 Callaway SC560

I made my own with a piece of wire. If I remember correctly, the tips have to be cut in a 45 degree angle in order to work...I may have the tool somewhere around my garage to take a picture...If I find it I will post.

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J.H.
'86 300E

What is this special tool? I need to change the lock cylinder in my wife's W124.

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The special tool is a piece of 2mm wire bent into a U shape. The sides should be 20mm apart. The inside tips should be ground/filed to a 70' angle.

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2012 E350
2006 Callaway SC560