So when did the change happen ? I have a 79 and am getting a 78. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D-250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles Wickford, RI-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 9:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need lock cylinder help again please!
Larry, your w123 has the older style, where instead of inserting a release tool, there's a hole on the side that you insert a small torx head or allen wrench. It's not like newer ones that have a hole on the front. On Wed, Aug 08, 2007 at 09:21:04PM -0400, LarryT wrote: > My W123 ign switch defied removal. I followed the instructions until I got > to the where I was supposed to put the special tool into the small opening > near the ign keyhole... - well, my 78 240D (W123) does not have a opening to > insert a release tool. I ended up removing the instrument cluster and > looking to see what was holding the switch in place. My switch was (is) > held in place by a flat piece of spring steel. There was no hole to insert > a release tool. I never did get the old switch out. > > Luckily, my switch has worked fine ever since. _______________________________________ 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
