Pull the tumbler now and take it to a reputable locksmith. The W123 tumblers are NLA from the fatherland or classic center. Lock jock will clean and rebuild the tumbler and cut you a reference key based on VIN to fit.
clay > On Feb 15, 2017, at 3:36 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > No, I've only replaced the tumbler. A new tumbler will allow you to go back > in to replace the other stuff later if needed. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On February 15, 2017 4:38:03 AM EST, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> I keep seeing brass dust under the ignition tumbler. It works fine but >> makes me nervous. Does everyone replace the electric switch and/or >> steering >> lock at the same time as a preventative thing? >> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
