I had ordered a new ignition lock cylinder from *********************** and the keys supplied with the cylinder do not work (turn) the cylinder! Has anyone out there had a situation like this? The car is a 1990 300E.

I thought it would be a good idea to replace the ignition cyl due to it working rough.

Tia

Michael

Send it back. I'd order one from the dealer with VIN cut keys, would probably work better...

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

X2 I've never gotten an aftermarket ignition cylinder that worked right on the first try... They're cheap, and u get that sometimes. Try again, or, get a dealership one

Good luck, sorry to agree with the expensive option, but it's the best way
~Nate

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95 Honda Shadow ACE 1100.
1999 Plymouth Neon Expresso. 2.4 swap, 10.5 to 1 comp, big cams. Autocross time attack vehicle!
2012 Escape, 'hunter" (5 sp 4cyl)

I would just get the cylinder from the dealership so it's keyed to your vin. However, I believe that most dealers will not sell it outright... you have to have them install it.

Michael, you need to fax or show your registration to the MB dealer before they will order a new ignition lock cylinder. That's the best way to go ... no problems ... high quality replacement.

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Fred Hoelzle

Go to, or send fax with vehicle registration to your local MB dealership.
Ask for key and barrel assembly.

Takes about 5 to 8 days. Most sets are made up in Dallas Tx.

You will get VIN specific key and barrel.

Then you need two small pins to remove the hardened /cover lock assembly.

Installation at dealership not required.http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5623928]



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