in '85, a factory alarm was an option on the 300D, and it's activated by
the key in either door. i'm not familiar with the construction of the
internals of the key mechanism, but i do recall being told not to use
graphite in that tumbler due to its electrical conductivity.
ours has the alarm; it still works quite well. only problem we've
had with it is when the hood sensor is knocked out of position by the
valve cover during valve adjustments and not repositioned correctly.
(naturally, this creates a problem that only surfaces with the alarm
going off in the coldest part of the night...)
cheers!
e
On 26/Mar/14 04:00, Dan Penoff wrote:
I'm not sure why, as later models used an external microswitch to sense the
lock position. You couldn't get stuff on it from spraying the cylinder down if
you wanted to.
For that matter, W123, W124 and W126 models didn't do anything with the alarm
and lock cylinders that I know of, unless it was the ignition cylinder.
Dan
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On Mar 25, 2014, at 9:00 PM, Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Marshall used to say graphite was a no-no if you had an alarm...
I've got some Dupont branded PTFE with graphite in an alcohol carrier thats
pretty terrific stuff. The Jetta's locks get sticky, I give it a shot with that
and its all better. The driver's lock has finally settled down and acts good,
the trunk still needs a periodic shot. I should pull that lock and clean it.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:23:38 -0400
From: Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com>
To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] spade key no workee
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Just order a new key from the dealer with your VIN. Cheap, and you'll be sure
that it's the right key.
NEVER, EVER put oil in a lock. You will make a mess of it for sure. Get a
tube of graphite from your local hardware store, or rub a pencil lead all over
the key (powered graphite works much better.)
Dan
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