I and others I have recommended this to have had good results with stubborn lock cylinders:
spray the key and the keyhole with 100% silicone spray. Work the key into the cylinder and rotate it back and forth until the cylinder moves freely. YMMV. Greg Fiorentino '85 300SD '80 240D 4 spd. manual '79 300DT (with new crate engine) '95 and '97 Crown Vics '97 F-250HD Crew Cab 7.3 Powerstroke -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 9:34 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 trunk lock question Curt Raymond wrote: > I had the exact same symptom on my 240D last year. In my case all the tumblers had seized inside the lock and I had to cut it apart to get them out. > > I have no idea what you can do in the trunk situation... Kroil? ATF and Acetone? (4-5 drops inside the cylinder) Mitch. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
