You need to post a photo. On 8/9/07, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thx Kevin, > You said <<there's a hole on the side>> could you be a little more > specific? Are you saying the hole is on the side - where the metal spring > was (this is from memory, I may be wrong) - and accessed by removing the > instr cluster and looking inside? > > Also, you said <<torx head or allen wrench>> - will either work or are > you > not sure which it is? And, do I need to turn it or push in toward the > cylinder? > > Sorry to need to be so specific but you obviously know this stuff well > and > I thought I tried everything to get it out - Evidently I neglected to do > something & I;d like to know what that was. > > I appreciate you taking the time to explain this stuff. ;-) > Thx! > > Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net > Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > . > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kevin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 9:24 PM > 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 > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.8/941 - Release Date: 8/7/2007 > > 4:06 PM > > > > > > > _______________________________________ > 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]
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