Camalotshadow,

Just be observant when you are turning the key in the ignition and if it ever catches, binds, jambs, or fails to turn freely...start to question the cylinder. If it does it more than once or twice, consider changing the cylinder. I would expect the dealer can get the correct cylinder for a Euro, if it cant, you can always order a generic cylinder w/ key and go that route, not an issue. The door locks are completely diff and dont cause nearly the issue when and if they go bad. Easy to change and you can still get in the car by the other door, or even opening the truck if the vaccum locks still work, unlocking the trunk will unlock your doors at the same time.
I would just keep an eye on the ignition cylinder and note if it gives you any troubles. It is not uncommon for the steer wheel to need to be pushed or pulled one way or the other to relieve pressure on the locking bar in the ignition cylinder. It is not really an indication of the cylinder going bad, it is usually more of an indication that the pressure on the wheels is binding the locking bar, say if the car is on an incline, the wheels are on a rise or pushed into a bump or curb, or just at a spot that is causing tension for what ever reason.

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Christopher Henkel
1990 190E 2.6 - Arctic white SOLD
1986 190E-16v - Blauswartze
1993 300CE - SOLD
2003 W208 CLK 320 Cabriolet - Magma Red

Thanks
Will take more notice
Hard to sometimes keep track of this n that lock
Priority would be ignition.

Thinking key too

Think ignition has pretty much only had that one incident
but it might be a bit wierd getting the key in sometimes

I don't know if they have a up or down
the cut seems too be different
SO I would think they have a spatial orientation
but that gets confusing

turning reallyu isn;t problem w door locks either
its getting the key in
Could be that metal door flap?
it might get inthe way
I might notbe used to it

Also may be too much play on door latch

It got lubed & its closing better
I used to have to close it a few times to get it to close all the way..

Just want to get this figured out before I take it in the road..



Thanks

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83 500 SEC Euro 198K

Keys do get worn and can give fits. No harm in having a new one cut. Must be done by dealership, call them for cost. Usually have to go in with title or at least the car and your car registration and then they order one by the VIN. Call to make sure they can do the Euro key at the dealer you choose.
Takes a couple days usually. Lube the ignition lock sparingly.

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Christopher Henkel
1990 190E 2.6 - Arctic white SOLD
1986 190E-16v - Blauswartze
1993 300CE - SOLD
2003 W208 CLK 320 Cabriolet - Magma Red