On Mon, 15 Jul 2019 03:39:54 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > David wrote: > > > Sorry, I gave a rather confusing account. There are 3 positions: > > > > 1 - Off and steering lock > > 2 - Accessories > > 3 - Run > > > > The key turns about halfway to the first detent (position 2), > > but not nearly far enough to push in the wire and extricate the > > cylinder. > > If it turned _out_ of lock, then it's not the typical worn key > and/or worn tumbler problem. The sander is to get it to turn out > of lock. I'm not sure what to recommend for "unlocked, but not > turning". Force? Yes, if it turns out of lock, the problem is not with the cylinder. It could be the problem we had with our 240D/3.0 once (also on vacation): the tangs driving the electrical switch had broken and jammed, preventing further turning. That was cured by removing the switch from the back of the lock assembly and installing a new switch (I have pictures of the process with the W123 switch, if you are interested). 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
