[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 80, Issue 22

[neville sleigh]

Thanks for the replys to me locking my keys in my car i will go with the 
safest option and buy a spare key from mbenz thanks again neville
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>   1. locked keys in 560 sec (neville sleigh)

>   2. Re: locked keys in 560 sec (Anuj Varshney)

>   3. HOW-TO: 126 Coolant expansion tank replacement (Gerry Van Zandt)

>   4. Re: locked keys in 560 sec (Markus Meyer)

>   5. Re: HOW-TO: 126 Coolant expansion tank replacement (Steve Nervig)

>   6. Re: HOW-TO: 126 Coolant expansion tank replacement (Barry Corno)

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> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:02:23 +1100

> From: "neville sleigh" <nevillesleigh at optusnet.com.au>

> Subject: [W126 Coupe] locked keys in 560 sec

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> i replaced mybattery and when i connected the last battry cable the doors 

> locked with the keys in it ....Any idea how i can open the car as i do not 

> have a spare key thanks nev

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> Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:10:00 -0800

> From: Anuj Varshney <oktane at email.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] locked keys in 560 sec

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> I believe Mercedes roadside can open it with special tools they fish 

> around

> the window seals. Or if there is no urgency perhaps have your dealer make 

> a

> spare key.

>

> -Anuj

>

>

> On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 9:02 PM, neville sleigh <

> nevillesleigh at optusnet.com.au> wrote:

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>>  i replaced mybattery and when i connected the last battry cable the 

>> doors

>> locked with the keys in it ....Any idea how i can open the car as i do 

>> not

>> have a spare key thanks nev

>>

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> Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:58:59 -0600

> From: Gerry Van Zandt <gerryvz at me.com>

> Subject: [W126 Coupe] HOW-TO: 126 Coolant expansion tank replacement

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> All:

>

> Tonight I posted a how-to on my site's 126 sub-board, on replacing the 

> coolant expansion tank on the 126 coupe/sedan.

>

> If you have never replaced this part, you really should.  It's an 

> inexpensive part and if it ever cracks/breaks, you're stranded until it 

> can be replaced.  When you do it, be sure to replace the coolant level 

> sensor, as well (also shown in the how-to).

>

> This also applies to other cars such as the W124s.  Good, inexpensive, 

> DIY-able preventative maintenance. Also a good chance to check the hoses 

> attaching to the expansion tank.

>

> http://www.500espot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=1093

>

> Cheers,

> Gerry

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> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:38:14 -0500

> From: Markus Meyer <markusfmeyer at gmail.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] locked keys in 560 sec

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> Call your local police, they should provide free lockout service.

>

> On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 12:10 AM, Anuj Varshney <oktane at email.com> wrote:

>

>> I believe Mercedes roadside can open it with special tools they fish 

>> around

>> the window seals. Or if there is no urgency perhaps have your dealer make 

>> a

>> spare key.

>>

>> -Anuj

>>

>>

>>  On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 9:02 PM, neville sleigh <

>> nevillesleigh at optusnet.com.au> wrote:

>>

>>>  i replaced mybattery and when i connected the last battry cable the

>>> doors locked with the keys in it ....Any idea how i can open the car as 

>>> i do

>>> not have a spare key thanks nev

>>>

>>> The MB Coupes Website!

>>> W126 SEC Mailing List

>>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.

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> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:21:40 -0700

> From: Steve Nervig <dakota at mac.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] HOW-TO: 126 Coolant expansion tank

> replacement

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> On Jan 24, 2011, at 10:58 PM, Gerry Van Zandt wrote:

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>> All:

>>

>> Tonight I posted a how-to on my site's 126 sub-board, on replacing the 

>> coolant expansion tank on the 126 coupe/sedan.

>>

>> If you have never replaced this part, you really should.  It's an 

>> inexpensive part and if it ever cracks/breaks, you're stranded until it 

>> can be replaced.  When you do it, be sure to replace the coolant level 

>> sensor, as well (also shown in the how-to).

>>

>> This also applies to other cars such as the W124s.  Good, inexpensive, 

>> DIY-able preventative maintenance. Also a good chance to check the hoses 

>> attaching to the expansion tank.

>>

>> http://www.500espot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=1093

>>

>> Cheers,

>> Gerry

>

> As always, great how-to post Gerry. I replaced my expansion tank (and 

> windshield washer fluid tank) a couple of years ago on my coupe and you 

> are correct, it makes a world of difference to the looks of your engine 

> compartment. And like you for the W126, I found them relatively 

> inexpensive for the W124 also. Highly recommended update.

>

> Regards,

> Steve

> 1992 300CE Sportline

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> Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:17:04 -0800

> From: "Barry Corno" <bc at unitedsalad.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] HOW-TO: 126 Coolant expansion tank

> replacement

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> Steve,

>

>   Sophie is looking real good. Have you guys moved south yet?

>

> It looks like it, I see sunshine in your picture.

>

> B.C.

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> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Steve Nervig

> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 4:22 AM

> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] HOW-TO: 126 Coolant expansion tank replacement

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>

>

>

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> On Jan 24, 2011, at 10:58 PM, Gerry Van Zandt wrote:

>

>

>

>

>

> All:

>

> Tonight I posted a how-to on my site's 126 sub-board, on replacing the

> coolant expansion tank on the 126 coupe/sedan.

>

> If you have never replaced this part, you really should.  It's an

> inexpensive part and if it ever cracks/breaks, you're stranded until it

> can be replaced.  When you do it, be sure to replace the coolant level

> sensor, as well (also shown in the how-to).

>

> This also applies to other cars such as the W124s.  Good, inexpensive,

> DIY-able preventative maintenance. Also a good chance to check the hoses

> attaching to the expansion tank.

>

> http://www.500espot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=1093

>

> Cheers,

> Gerry

>

>

>

> As always, great how-to post Gerry. I replaced my expansion tank (and

> windshield washer fluid tank) a couple of years ago on my coupe and you

> are correct, it makes a world of difference to the looks of your engine

> compartment. And like you for the W126, I found them relatively

> inexpensive for the W124 also. Highly recommended update.

>

>

>

> Regards,

>

> Steve

>

> 1992 300CE Sportline

>

>

>

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