You also could try Lock Ease a product sold in auto parts stores and have him try rocking the steering wheel back & forth while gently trying to turn the key. Adios Amigos D&T
On 9/10/05, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Anyway, they are safe in Destin FL BUT he lost the ignition key on the > > beach......so, he got a replacement key from the stealer, I mean Dealer > > ...sorry for the typo. That key fits doors, etc but does NOT operate the > > ignition. > > That's odd. If the car is high mileage, the tumbler may be worn. Tell him > to > try lightly sanding the edges of the key with something like a fingernail > file and try again. > > It isn't uncommon for new keys to be sticky in old ignitions. > > mac > > > _______________________________________ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration www.marketplacemexico.com <http://www.marketplacemexico.com>
