[W126 Coupe] HELP!

[Jonathan Hodgman]

Having tumblers keyed is a Good bit more now..  You might be able to
get 1 key for 30$ at this point:-/

Also, just because the tumbler will turn does Not ensure that the tool
will work..  I have encountered this 2X now where both the correct
tool and every feasible home built item neglected to get the job done.

Mb recommends that you only have the MB key by itself as the added
weight from bulky key chains/rings apparently puts more stress on the
mechanism.

Jonathan


On Apr 7, 2005 1:02 PM, Mister McGoo <eelploot at hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Just for those who might not have encountered this.......... a refresher: 
> 
> The ignition tumbler/switch assembly is designed by the same person who
> designed the entrance systems for the Pyramids of Egypt.  
> 
> If you can not turn the ignition key to the first mark on the ignition
> tumbler housing boss (the black "ring" around the ignition), you cannot
> unlock the steering, you cannot remove the steering lock mechanism, you
> cannot unplug the ignition wiring harness, nor can you remove the black
> "ring" that appears to be holding the ignition tumbler in place.  They all
> are locked in place. 
> 
> (The black "ring" is a hardened steel boss that is as long as it is wide...
> a  hammer and chisel will scratch the paint on it) 
> 
> If you CAN turn the key to the accessory position mark on the ignition
> housing boss, by using a Mercedes Benz tool ($38) OR a suitable piece of
> wire - (2 cents), you can remove the tumbler in a minute as well as release
> all the other "locks".  
> 
> So don't wait until you can not turn the key!  The 123 replacement tumbler
> is around $30. with 2 keys.  (The last keyed-to-the-car tumbler I bought was
> about $80) 
> 
> Plus, mileage has nothing to do with it.  The most recent car I did (1982
> 380SEC) is immaculate with 106K miles.   Under the dash looks like just from
> the factory... not even dusty.  When I finally got the tumbler out (45
> minutes of fiddling), it fell apart into three pieces in my hand.  The work
> of a heavy hand?  I can only guess that the first owner of this car
> habitually used force to turn the ignition key instead of slightly moving
> the steering wheel to release the pressure on the lock pin first. 
>  
> 
> -Bellamy
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