I had several cars where the ignition key broke in lock. I removed all the tumblers thus any key/screw driver would lock doors and start car.
I had a caravan once, I rigged up the back latch such that grounding out the top left license plate screw would open back latch. Before you ask yes the license plate was isolated from body with plastic inserts. This came in handy when keys got locked in car on a ferry. I been meaning to do something similar on the Mercedes. Trampas -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BillR Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 1:00 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] ignition keys With a car as old as mine I just leave a single key in the ignition all the time and use my full set of keys to open the door and then they go back in my pocket. Quite an easy way to go if you don't live where the car is likely to get looked at too closely by potential thieves. PO installed a totally useless led under the ash tray that flashes every second or so when the ignition is off. It is supposed to mimic an alarm. No problems in over a year here. Doubt I would trust it in a newer car or one that is likely to be used for a teenage joy ride. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 279K miles -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 12:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] G Series That would mean remembering to take TWO sets of keys every time I go out with the car. UNACCEPTABLE. On 8/23/06, James Jetton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I believe Mercedes would say that there shouldn't be any keys dangling > off the ignition key, only a fob. > > > James Jetton > 1987 300 SDL 144k > 1996 F-250 Powerstroke 177k > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
