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The ignition lock in my Daughters '81 300D began giving problems. I messed with the lock and finally got it to turn. Once it turns, as long as I leave the key in the switch, everything is fine. Once I take the key out I have to jimmy with it for awhile until it turns again.
I took the lock cylinder out of a parts car. The cylinder worked perfectly in the parts car, but the problem did not go away in the 300D after changing the lock. Am I faced with replacing the entire steering column to correct this? Thanks for any help offered, ------------------ Larry Bible '84 Euro 240D, 523K miles '88 300E 5 Speed '81 300D Daughter's Car Over 800,000 miles in Mercedes automobiles |
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No, you have to replace the lock assembly. Not just the tumbler. There are 3 parts you will need. The lock, the switch, and the correct tumbler.
------------------ Benzmac: Donnie Drummonds 1992 500E (very soon I hope 1981 280GE SWB ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM |
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Larry, look up the term 'steering column
lock' in the archives. My post had some informative replies. I had mine changed some months ago and Benzmac is correct to change ALL parts. Plus when you buy the tumbler you can go the extra step of having it keyed to the original key otherwise you will have a different key for the ignition (like me). Good Luck. I saw it done. It's not that bad of a task but can get tricky getting it all to set in place and come together. ------------------ 1979 300D 133K miles 1989 300SE 1995 C280 |
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Or, is it possible to dismantle the steering lock and leave it off? How bad would that be?
Harvey |
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