If it's like the locking ignition switch in the 123s and 126s, I would recommend removing the cylinder the very next time you are able to turn the key. In a pinch, you can turn the switch with a screwdriver when the cylinder is out.
My 123 lock was sticky so I pulled the cylinder and used a non-matching "loaner" cylinder until the matching one arrived (several weeks). In that car part of the problem was a sticky steering wheel lock mechanism, which improved with lubrication. My 126 lock cylinder failed to the point I could never turn the key to remove the cylinder. That one had to be sawed off (from below) and the entire mechanism (the whole steering wheel lock) replaced. After these experiences, I remove a failing cylinder at the first sign of trouble. Your older setup may be totally different, though. > -----Original Message----- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig > Sent: Monday, April 14, 2014 3:33 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Why U no Turnz?! > > On Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:40:26 -0700 clay <redgh...@comcast.net> wrote: > > > Should I go straight to purchasing a fresh lock keyed to my car or is > > there a less expensive approach? > > As Randy mentioned, there is a less-expensive approach. I, however, would > buy a new lock. > > > Craig > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner > has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
