Re: [MBZ] Lock Cylinder Removal - UPDATE
Dave, With the cylinder out, you can work the mechanism with a screwdriver or similar tool. Make sure the rest of the mechanism works smoothly before installing the new cylinder. I have had a very sticky mechanism that I fixed by squirting some lubricant in there with the cylinder removed, but that may be a bad idea in cold climates. Scott Ritchey -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Wakin Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 14:15 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lock Cylinder Removal - UPDATE Went home for lunch in the 82 300SD and farted around with the e320 ignition again. I found a good picture of the removal tool I need (for around $90) on the internet, and after looking at it, decided I could make one. I stopped at the hardware store on the way, and bought a piece of brass sink drain pipe for $4 and some change to make it. The ignition cover is basically a circle with a flat spot the tool goes over, so I took a old PC peripheral blank cover (basically a piece of flat metal) and ground it a little narrower, bent it over itself on one end, and hooked it on the drain pipe. Used a clamp strap to secure it to the pipe, and put it to work. After a little adjusting, I got the ignition out! In my hands, it looks like all the pins work as they should. There is no way I would put it back in though, and for $100 Rusty can order me a new one keyed to my VIN. I'm cheap, but would rather my original keys work then save $55 for the other one he sells with random key. Looks like I'll drive the 'ol diesel for awhile until the new part arrives. Thanks again Joe for the PDF's you sent me. Dave Wakin - Original Message - From: "Dave Wakin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 9:16 AM Subject: [MBZ] Lock Cylinder Removal > Thanks to Joe's PDF of the lock cylinder removal process on my 97 e320, I > got a little further then before. I am still unable to get the cylinder > out > though. > > I have the key in position 1, and made a tool to turn the black cover, > but > I can only get it to turn about 45 degrees instead of the 90 needed to > remove it. I put the key in position 2 just to see what would happen, and > the cover turns just as far, so I have a feeling position 1 is not > unlocking > something. > > Anyone have any ideas? > > I also see in the PDF Joe sent me that the say to try lubing the lock > cylinder first - anyone think this might work for me? The no key turning > situation came out of no where, and I use the original keys, not cheap > copies. > > Thanks, > > Dave Wakin > > > ___ > 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
Re: [MBZ] Lock Cylinder Removal - UPDATE
"Dave Wakin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > The ignition cover is basically a circle with a flat spot the tool > goes over, so I took a old PC peripheral blank cover (basically a > piece of flat metal) and ground it a little narrower, bent it over > itself on one end, and hooked it on the drain pipe. Used a clamp > strap to secure it to the pipe, and put it to work. After a little > adjusting, I got the ignition out! Man if you had cut some sheet metal off an old microwave and secured it with Shoe Goo you might have been in line for a Cathy award. -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Lock Cylinder Removal - UPDATE
Went home for lunch in the 82 300SD and farted around with the e320 ignition again. I found a good picture of the removal tool I need (for around $90) on the internet, and after looking at it, decided I could make one. I stopped at the hardware store on the way, and bought a piece of brass sink drain pipe for $4 and some change to make it. The ignition cover is basically a circle with a flat spot the tool goes over, so I took a old PC peripheral blank cover (basically a piece of flat metal) and ground it a little narrower, bent it over itself on one end, and hooked it on the drain pipe. Used a clamp strap to secure it to the pipe, and put it to work. After a little adjusting, I got the ignition out! In my hands, it looks like all the pins work as they should. There is no way I would put it back in though, and for $100 Rusty can order me a new one keyed to my VIN. I'm cheap, but would rather my original keys work then save $55 for the other one he sells with random key. Looks like I'll drive the 'ol diesel for awhile until the new part arrives. Thanks again Joe for the PDF's you sent me. Dave Wakin - Original Message - From: "Dave Wakin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 9:16 AM Subject: [MBZ] Lock Cylinder Removal > Thanks to Joe's PDF of the lock cylinder removal process on my 97 e320, I > got a little further then before. I am still unable to get the cylinder > out > though. > > I have the key in position 1, and made a tool to turn the black cover, > but > I can only get it to turn about 45 degrees instead of the 90 needed to > remove it. I put the key in position 2 just to see what would happen, and > the cover turns just as far, so I have a feeling position 1 is not > unlocking > something. > > Anyone have any ideas? > > I also see in the PDF Joe sent me that the say to try lubing the lock > cylinder first - anyone think this might work for me? The no key turning > situation came out of no where, and I use the original keys, not cheap > copies. > > Thanks, > > Dave Wakin > > > ___ > 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
[MBZ] Lock Cylinder Removal
Flying blind here, Dave, but could that second pdf have anything to do with it? Not at all sure the transponder coil part of the instruction applies. What the heck is a 'drive authorization system' anyway? -joe ___ 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
[MBZ] Lock Cylinder Removal
Thanks to Joe's PDF of the lock cylinder removal process on my 97 e320, I got a little further then before. I am still unable to get the cylinder out though. I have the key in position 1, and made a tool to turn the black cover, but I can only get it to turn about 45 degrees instead of the 90 needed to remove it. I put the key in position 2 just to see what would happen, and the cover turns just as far, so I have a feeling position 1 is not unlocking something. Anyone have any ideas? I also see in the PDF Joe sent me that the say to try lubing the lock cylinder first - anyone think this might work for me? The no key turning situation came out of no where, and I use the original keys, not cheap copies. Thanks, Dave Wakin ___ 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
