Bravo! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On July 16, 2019 4:09:05 PM EDT, David Bruckmann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >Victory! > >For reference, unlike later models, the W116 doesn't require the key to >be in a particular position to remove the electrical connector from the >ignition lock. By loosening the three flathead screws slightly, I was >able to determine that the electrical portion was NOT the problem. > >By some MIRACLE, the key was turning JUST far enough to allow me to >depress the lock pin that prevents removal of the steering lock from >the steering column. If that hadn't been true, it would have been a >bloodbath because there's really no room to work in there. Anyway, I >lucked out and then just had to unbolt the steering column tube (two >bolts) and basically reef down on the steering wheel until the lock >assembly is withdrawn from the column tube. The normal procedure is to >remove the protective cap before attempting to remove the column lock, >but since I couldn't turn the key... > >Anyway, chuffed with victory having extricated the column lock, I set >to work on it in the kitchen! I needed to get that key to position 1 in >order to remove the hardened steel cover. I attacked the back of the >steering lock assembly where there's a cover plate pressed into the >surface. It took about 15 minutes with an oscillating Dremel tool until >whatever was in it came free. Hallelujah, I was able to turn the key, >extract the lock cylinder, and do the happy dance. > >I have ordered a new genuine MB column lock from FCP Euro and it will >be here tomorrow! > >Incidentally, the column lock was completely dry, as was the tumbler. >I'll grease them up with hopefully-appropriate lube before reassembly. >Have sent a note to Tom Hanson at the Classic Center as well to see if >there's really no longer any ignition lock tumblers available for this >car. > >D.
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