Haven't gotten any response to my post questioning whether the
ignition locking problem is caused by the tumbler as opposed to the
locking mechanism in the column, but I must continue to question that.
It is _usually_ the tumbler, but it can be the column lock.
I know of no way to really diagnose it except to remove the
tumbler and then start it with a screwdriver (or whatever)
for long enough to determine whether it's still sticky or
not. What can also work is to remove, disassemble, clean,
and lube the column lock mechanism. I've done this before,
but you'll forgive me if I no longer remember for which car!
Alternate approaches are just shotgunning parts to see if
it gets better. There are only three possible candidates:
tumbler, switch, or column lock.
-- Jim
It seems that everyone is convinced replacing the tumbler will solve
it, but could it not be the locking rod? (forgive me if that is the
wrong name for the part, but you get what I'm referring to). My
tumbler is lubed up and works quite nicely, and I have removed and
replaced it several times (in fact tried to install the new one I
bought from the dealer, but it wouldn't fit), so I am becoming
familiar with the whole deal, and it seems that the problem does not
lie with the tumbler. Enlighten me.
Brian
83 240D
From: John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sticky ignition lock
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 01:03:47 -0500
On Feb 27, 2006, at 6:34 PM, Hendrik Riessen wrote:
> Yeah but that costs money, I'll try lubricating (thanks Luther) and
> another
> key before doing the right thing.
> Hang on, bugger it the ashtray is full as well might as well buy
> another
> car:-)
>
> Hendrik
> who had a lead on a cheap 190D 2.5 but it was sold by the time I
> got around
> there and it only had 217k kmhs
Hendrick who always has something clever after his name.
You should really heed this advice, lest you want to be known as
Hendrick who thought he'd try to save some money and is now pulling
his hair out because he has to drill out a hardened lock cylinder.
No joke, the ignition lock is telling you it is going to fail in the
not too distant future. When you can no longer turn the key it will
be impossible to remove the lock cylinder without a lot of effort.
Its not a pretty sight. Many on this list once thought they knew it
all and went about trying to avoid fixing the problem and came up
with all kinds of ideas. None have been successful and many of the
aforementioned folks will bear testimony to their foolishness. 1(800)
741-5252 good place to start or visit your local dealer with VIN to
get one keyed to your car.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
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