Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
The photos show the problem I hope - the WSM may say the cover only applies to the 201, you can see there's a cover partly over the ign switch on my 91. Don't know if the photos will be stripped - if they are see the photos I sent directly to you will work I hope. The photo dscn1442 has an arrow showing the shoulder which is covered by the plastic covering I am having trouble with. The black plastic seems to be partly covering the tumbler insert. I keep saying it's plastic but it may be rubber or metal. Thx Larry -Original Message- From: Max Dillon Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 4:28 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 Larry, Can you see the two small holes where you insert the 2mm pins? They are at the edge of the silver metal portion of the face of the lock. If you can see the holes, you're ready to remove the cylinder lock, assuming you've got the trim piece off and the key turned to position one. My FSM says that the Escrutheon that you remove with the small screwdriver is only on the 201 models. The outer cap of the lock cylinder assembly, rubber coated, comes off with the cylinder... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry Sent: Friday, June 24, 2011 9:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 Hi Gang - Just rec’d a new Ign. Sw. with Key from Rusty and after reading the WSM I thought I knew how to replace it! Bt, Wrong. I was able to remove the surrounding trim but rubber boot was a challenge. There’s no way it’s coming off. The WSM says to remove the trim with a small screw driver but it’s more than that. It’s more of a rubber boot that extends from the keyhole to the tumbler housing. The WSM makes it look like the boot is just around the key hole. Maybe the manual is for a earlier/later model? Anyway, I put the surround back in place and I’m pretty sure the tumbler assy. will last for a while. Any ideas? Thx LarryT 91 300D ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: As Installed.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 622351 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110626/907ff051/attachment.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: DSCN1442.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 412422 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110626/907ff051/attachment.jpe ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
Thanks Max! Yes, I got the plastic trim piece off without a problem -- and the 2 holes are easy to see. The tool I made goes in easily and I can feel it moving the locking pin to release, the key is in position 1 (the only position (I think) that allows the tool to enter all the way) - and then I am jiggling and pulling the key with the tool inserted it but doesn't budge. One more question - I was using the new tumbler assy. to see the locking tab and the new one only has the locking tab on one side. Is that how the OE tumbler works - with a lock device on 1 side only? Thanks for pointing out that W201 comment - missed it - Thanks for help - I'll take another whack at it -- LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Max Dillon Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 4:28 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 Larry, Can you see the two small holes where you insert the 2mm pins? They are at the edge of the silver metal portion of the face of the lock. If you can see the holes, you're ready to remove the cylinder lock, assuming you've got the trim piece off and the key turned to position one. My FSM says that the Escrutheon that you remove with the small screwdriver is only on the 201 models. The outer cap of the lock cylinder assembly, rubber coated, comes off with the cylinder... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry Sent: Friday, June 24, 2011 9:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 Hi Gang - Just rec’d a new Ign. Sw. with Key from Rusty and after reading the WSM I thought I knew how to replace it! Bt, Wrong. I was able to remove the surrounding trim but rubber boot was a challenge. There’s no way it’s coming off. The WSM says to remove the trim with a small screw driver but it’s more than that. It’s more of a rubber boot that extends from the keyhole to the tumbler housing. The WSM makes it look like the boot is just around the key hole. Maybe the manual is for a earlier/later model? Anyway, I put the surround back in place and I’m pretty sure the tumbler assy. will last for a while. Any ideas? Thx LarryT 91 300D ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
Yes, the tumbler has a single lock, and so does the cover, that's why there are two holes. Make sure you have a taper on the ends of the pins, otherwise they just stop when you hit the spring(s) and do not release the locks. The only thing holding the parts in place are the two locking springs, so once you have them correctlty depressed, it comes right out. Peter ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
Make sure you have a taper on the ends of the pins. That's why I file a diagonal - a wedge shape - on the inner surfaces at the ends of my U-shaped unlocking tool/piece of coathanger. Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 Yes, the tumbler has a single lock, and so does the cover, that's why there are two holes. Make sure you have a taper on the ends of the pins, otherwise they just stop when you hit the spring(s) and do not release the locks. The only thing holding the parts in place are the two locking springs, so once you have them correctlty depressed, it comes right out. Peter ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
You probably need bigger pins. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
WILTON wrote: Make sure you have a taper on the ends of the pins. That's why I file a diagonal - a wedge shape - on the inner surfaces at the ends of my U-shaped unlocking tool/piece of coathanger. You mean remove material from the legs on the inside of the U? ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
Yes, file the ends into a wedge shape - about a 45 degree diagonal on the inside, so the unlocking tool/pins can ride up onto the spring-loaded locking mechanism(s) in the tumbler cylinder and push them inward as the unlocking tool is inserted. A blunt end on the unlocking tool/pins can get hung up on an obstruction and not push the locking pins inward. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 WILTON wrote: Make sure you have a taper on the ends of the pins. That's why I file a diagonal - a wedge shape - on the inner surfaces at the ends of my U-shaped unlocking tool/piece of coathanger. You mean remove material from the legs on the inside of the U? ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
Photos show no problem. Trim is out of the way, you need to insert key, rotate to position one, insert the two pins, then pull on key to remove the black cover with the tumbler. Getting the right sized pins is critical, if you are having trouble it is probably because of your pins. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Larry l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: The photos show the problem I hope - the WSM may say the cover only applies to the 201, you can see there's a cover partly over the ign switch on my 91. Don't know if the photos will be stripped - if they are see the photos I sent directly to you will work I hope. The photo dscn1442 has an arrow showing the shoulder which is covered by the plastic covering I am having trouble with. The black plastic seems to be partly covering the tumbler insert. I keep saying it's plastic but it may be rubber or metal. Thx Larry -Original Message- From: Max Dillon Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 4:28 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 Larry, Can you see the two small holes where you insert the 2mm pins? They are at the edge of the silver metal portion of the face of the lock. If you can see the holes, you're ready to remove the cylinder lock, assuming you've got the trim piece off and the key turned to position one. My FSM says that the Escrutheon that you remove with the small screwdriver is only on the 201 models. The outer cap of the lock cylinder assembly, rubber coated, comes off with the cylinder... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry Sent: Friday, June 24, 2011 9:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 Hi Gang - Just rec’d a new Ign. Sw. with Key from Rusty and after reading the WSM I thought I knew how to replace it! Bt, Wrong. I was able to remove the surrounding trim but rubber boot was a challenge. There’s no way it’s coming off. The WSM says to remove the trim with a small screw driver but it’s more than that. It’s more of a rubber boot that extends from the keyhole to the tumbler housing. The WSM makes it look like the boot is just around the key hole. Maybe the manual is for a earlier/later model? Anyway, I put the surround back in place and I’m pretty sure the tumbler assy. will last for a while. Any ideas? Thx LarryT 91 300D_ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
The white coat hanger wire worked for me - as it did for Wilton. I used a Dremel tool to grind the ends to 45 degrees, but didn't have to remove the paint on mine. On Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 2:59 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Photos show no problem. Trim is out of the way, you need to insert key, rotate to position one, insert the two pins, then pull on key to remove the black cover with the tumbler. Getting the right sized pins is critical, if you are having trouble it is probably because of your pins. Max -- -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
Mine were a bit tight with the paint on 'em; nice and free without the paint. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 4:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 The white coat hanger wire worked for me - as it did for Wilton. I used a Dremel tool to grind the ends to 45 degrees, but didn't have to remove the paint on mine. On Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 2:59 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Photos show no problem. Trim is out of the way, you need to insert key, rotate to position one, insert the two pins, then pull on key to remove the black cover with the tumbler. Getting the right sized pins is critical, if you are having trouble it is probably because of your pins. Max -- -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
Thanks to all who helped - I made a tool from an old coat hanger, tapered the ends as suggested and it slid in exactly like it's supposed to. Then I tugged a little on the key and the tumbler assy. and the black skirt came out together! Just like ya'll said it would! It took a few tries to get the new one in place - basically the tumbler assy. slid into place and I rotated the skirt until it went into place also. Turned the key back to 0 and Pulled the tool out. Pulled the key out tried it a few times. Works like a new car! BTW, I left the tool in place the whole time - wasn't sure if I was supposed to remove it once the tumbler came out but I left it in. ;-) Thx agn LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Peter Frederick Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 12:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 Yes, the tumbler has a single lock, and so does the cover, that's why there are two holes. Make sure you have a taper on the ends of the pins, otherwise they just stop when you hit the spring(s) and do not release the locks. The only thing holding the parts in place are the two locking springs, so once you have them correctlty depressed, it comes right out. Peter ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
Awesome! It took me about an hour or more of fiddling around when I did this job on my wagon. Glad you got out done without an expensive visit to a shop. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Larry l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Thanks to all who helped - I made a tool from an old coat hanger, tapered the ends as suggested and it slid in exactly like it's supposed to. Then I tugged a little on the key and the tumbler assy. and the black skirt came out together! Just like ya'll said it would! It took a few tries to get the new one in place - basically the tumbler assy. slid into place and I rotated the skirt until it went into place also. Turned the key back to 0 and Pulled the tool out. Pulled the key out tried it a few times. Works like a new car! BTW, I left the tool in place the whole time - wasn't sure if I was supposed to remove it once the tumbler came out but I left it in. ;-) Thx agn LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Peter Frederick Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 12:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 Yes, the tumbler has a single lock, and so does the cover, that's why there are two holes. Make sure you have a taper on the ends of the pins, otherwise they just stop when you hit the spring(s) and do not release the locks. The only thing holding the parts in place are the two locking springs, so once you have them correctlty depressed, it comes right out. Peter _ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
Very good! I took the tool out after I got the cylinder out - had a bit of a time getting the new one in lined up properly. Next time I'll leave the tool in like you did. On Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 7:29 PM, Larry l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Thanks to all who helped - I made a tool from an old coat hanger, tapered the ends as suggested and it slid in exactly like it's supposed to. Then I tugged a little on the key and the tumbler assy. and the black skirt came out together! Just like ya'll said it would! It took a few tries to get the new one in place - basically the tumbler assy. slid into place and I rotated the skirt until it went into place also. Turned the key back to 0 and Pulled the tool out. Pulled the key out tried it a few times. Works like a new car! BTW, I left the tool in place the whole time - wasn't sure if I was supposed to remove it once the tumbler came out but I left it in. ;-) Thx agn LarryT 91 300D -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
Larry, Can you see the two small holes where you insert the 2mm pins? They are at the edge of the silver metal portion of the face of the lock. If you can see the holes, you're ready to remove the cylinder lock, assuming you've got the trim piece off and the key turned to position one. My FSM says that the Escrutheon that you remove with the small screwdriver is only on the 201 models. The outer cap of the lock cylinder assembly, rubber coated, comes off with the cylinder... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry Sent: Friday, June 24, 2011 9:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 Hi Gang - Just rec’d a new Ign. Sw. with Key from Rusty and after reading the WSM I thought I knew how to replace it! Bt, Wrong. I was able to remove the surrounding trim but rubber boot was a challenge. There’s no way it’s coming off. The WSM says to remove the trim with a small screw driver but it’s more than that. It’s more of a rubber boot that extends from the keyhole to the tumbler housing. The WSM makes it look like the boot is just around the key hole. Maybe the manual is for a earlier/later model? Anyway, I put the surround back in place and I’m pretty sure the tumbler assy. will last for a while. Any ideas? Thx LarryT 91 300D ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
To change tumbler in my 87 124, I merely remove the nearly rectangular cover around the key assembly, turn key to position 1, insert ends of U-shaped unlocking pins (use 2 separate pins if you want; easier for me to use one U-shaped pin/tool) into the appropriate holes near outer edge of the escutcheon 'til the pins bottom, jiggle the key a bit while pulling on it, and tumbler assembly slips right out. Install tumbler is reverse. (I made an unlocking tool from a piece of white coat hanger maybe 9 to 10 inches long; 'bent it into a U shape with equal-length legs and the base of the U about that of distance between the two insertion holes in face of the tumbler/key assembly; 'filed a wedge shape on inner sides of the tool at ends of each leg to make the ends slide more easily up onto the locking pins as they are pushed downward/inward to their unlocked position; removed paint from first coupla inches at both ends of the tool to make it fit insertion holes more easily.) Wilton - Original Message - From: Larry l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 24, 2011 9:28 PM Subject: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 Hi Gang - Just rec’d a new Ign. Sw. with Key from Rusty and after reading the WSM I thought I knew how to replace it! Bt, Wrong. I was able to remove the surrounding trim but rubber boot was a challenge. There’s no way it’s coming off. The WSM says to remove the trim with a small screw driver but it’s more than that. It’s more of a rubber boot that extends from the keyhole to the tumbler housing. The WSM makes it look like the boot is just around the key hole. Maybe the manual is for a earlier/later model? Anyway, I put the surround back in place and I’m pretty sure the tumbler assy. will last for a while. Any ideas? Thx LarryT 91 300D ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
I followed the FSM when I replaced it in the '92, and I recall that it was just as described. Beyond that, I don't remember enough to help you --- sorry. On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 8:28 PM, Larry l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Gang - Just rec’d a new Ign. Sw. with Key from Rusty and after reading the WSM I thought I knew how to replace it! Bt, Wrong. I was able to remove the surrounding trim but rubber boot was a challenge. There’s no way it’s coming off. The WSM says to remove the trim with a small screw driver but it’s more than that. It’s more of a rubber boot that extends from the keyhole to the tumbler housing. The WSM makes it look like the boot is just around the key hole. Maybe the manual is for a earlier/later model? Anyway, I put the surround back in place and I’m pretty sure the tumbler assy. will last for a while. Any ideas? Thx LarryT 91 300D ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
