[W126 Coupe] HELP!

[mavris2 at comcast.net]

Just an FYI to you that if it does it again I would look at replacing the 
key you are using.  I had the same problem. I would lube the lock which 
helped but I had to fidget with the key sometimes to get it to turn. My key 
had worn down.  Ordered a new master key and no problems ever since.  I 
could see the difference in the thickness of the new key vs. the old.

Jason
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From: "chris schafer" <cjschafer at voyager.net>
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> After working for a while I went back out and lubricated the lock with
> some LPS, a greaseless spray lubricant we have in the shop. A little
> pushing and jiggleing and the ignition turned.
>
> I am a lttle surprised it acted as it did. It never felt stiff. It just
> suddenly acted as if I had the wrong key.
>
> I left some rags on the floor to catch any of the excess that drips out.
>
> And of course like any good amateur gear head I went around and sprayed
> into all of the locks before I was done.
>
> Thanks just the same, and lube those locks.
> Chris Schafer
>
>> Make sure you don't have any tension on the steering wheel. Hold the
> wheel
>> and turn one way or the other to take any pressure off the linkage>>>>>
>>
>> Just a thought.
>>
>>
>>
>> Paul Niesen
>>
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