Probably a lot easier and simpler than all that grinding/cutting to remove a tumbler not in position 1, too. ;<)))))))
Wilton ----- Original Message ----- From: "andrew strasfogel" <astrasfo...@gmail.com> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 3:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300TD KEY JAM STEAL THIS CAR! > I suggest you fly in Wilton. That would be cheaper than $700. > > On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 2:35 PM, Wilton Strickland <wilt...@nc.rr.com>wrote: > > > 'Tried to call ya; 'sent me to mail box. > > > > 'No way to force it short of a BIG bomb that would likely blow a hole > > bigger > > than you want in the neighborhood. Key MUST be in position 1 to slip an > > unlatching pin (white coathanger wedge-shaped on the end works great) in > > the > > small hole to unlock the security unlatch, which will then allow you to > > unscrew the security ring. If you can turn the key to position 1 and > > insert > > an unlatching pin, the tumbler exchange takes about 30 seconds; otherwise > > much trouble - grinding, etc. 'No way to force it. > > > > In Oct 07, I had same problem with my 124 - could not turn key to position > > 1. After many tries with different key, including new key, I attached a > > key > > to the vibrating plate of a vibrating sander, inserted the key, turned the > > sander on, and in about 5 seconds, turned the key to position 1. After the > > key was in position 1, it took me about 30 seconds to remove the old > > tumbler > > and insert a new one - 'saved 'bout $700 labor cost of grinding/cutting out > > old one. Try the vibrating key method before resorting to grinding, etc. > > Mine worked beautifully. > > > > My # 919-734-2830 > > > > Wilton > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Rick Hawkins Java" <macj...@aol.com> > > To: <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 1:37 PM > > Subject: [MBZ] 300TD KEY JAM STEAL THIS CAR! > > > > > > > > > > Folks, > > > > > > We have a friend and customer with a jammed ignition lock cylinder on > > > a 1983 300TD > > > > > > We've tried a couple of different keys. We are going to try tap and > > > turn. > > > > > > The big ring is in place around the cylinder. Does the key have to be > > > in position 1 to push in the little pin and remove that? Any way to > > > force it. > > > > > > Can we simply drill the lock? > > > > > > Can we remove the entire lock assembly from the steering column? > > > > > > Just what is the quickest and least destructive option to remove the > > > lock cylinder? Since he's in a hurry, please email ideas to me > > > directly at macj...@aol.com and the list. My cell is 706 540-3285 if > > > anyone has any good voice encouragement. > > > > > > Thanks for your help!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > thanks, > > > > > > xx rick > > > Rick Hawkins > > > > > > www.javaphoto.com > > > www.javacycles.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > > URL: > > < > > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090227/64 > > da56f2/attachment.html> > > > _______________________________________ > > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090227/aa 2caa70/attachment.html> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
