Since the locks and keys are no longer available from MB, I need to improvise. The driver lock has been bunged up somehow and the key cannot be inserted completely. Wondering if the passenger lock tumbler and the driver tumbler are interchangeable? Passenger side is perfect and working well. If I can change them out, I can at least partly solve a problem...

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2010 CL550 - Heaven help me but it's beautiful
87 300D a labor of love
11 GLK 350 So far, so good
08 E350 4matic, Love it.
99 E320 too rusted, sold
87 260E Donated to Newgate School
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How about do away with the key and use keyless remote? You have back up access using passenger door and trunk lock.

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W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html

1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.

If you don't care about your factory alarm being armed, just swap the whole door handle from the passenger side to the driver's side. A ten minute job.

I managed to carefully clean out the door lock and it is now functional. The weather protector alum disc has been removed and the lock is in good shape - it was just full of debris. I'm missing the weather disc or whatever its called. Not sure if those can be acquired. Ultimately I'm going to change to keyless anyway.

__________________
DS
2010 CL550 - Heaven help me but it's beautiful
87 300D a labor of love
11 GLK 350 So far, so good
08 E350 4matic, Love it.
99 E320 too rusted, sold
87 260E Donated to Newgate School
www.Newgateschool.org - check it out.
12 Ford Escape, sold, forgotten
87 300D, sold, what a mistake
06 Passat 2.0T, PITA, sold

Las Vegas NV