Keep playing with it, maybe try to flush it with some WD40 (can't hurt at this point) and hope you get it to turn. Then with the key in position 1 you can remove the cylinder by inserting a piece of stiff wire into the little slot or hole on the edge to release it. You'll have to unscrew the bezel around the cylinder as well.
Others may be able to describe the removal procedure more accurately but it was pretty self-evident when I replaced my lock cylinder a few years ago when it began to get sticky. Whatever you do, once you get it to turn again don't turn it back to the lock position. Once you get the cylinder out you can operate the switch with a big screwdriver or similar tool, until you can get a new cylinder. Rusty can order a cylinder and key with your VIN numebr. Once you get the new cylinder only use the original STEEL keys, not the brass copies you get at most key duplicating shops. MB made the cylinder out of very hard steel and it is a big effort (i.e. $$) to get it drilled out if it comes to that. Hope you can work it free one more time. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Hello Everyone, > > My 1983 240D is sitting in front of my house unable to move because > the (ignition) key will no longer turn. The last time I started it I > had to giggle the steering wheel and the key to find the perfect spot > in which everything lined up and I could start thr car. I think it is > just worn out. What should I do? I hope I can get it started one > more time so I could drive to a lock smith. Is this something I can > fix? What parts do I need to get? Can I get it keyed so I will have > one key for the ignition, doors and trunk? I do all the work on this > car so I have the tools but I have never tried to take one of these > apart before. > -- 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
