[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Marshall wrote:The 124/126/201 central locking systems
are powered by an electric vacuum pump and seem to fail FAR less often
Hmmm I wonder how difficult it would be to install a vacuum pump in-line
with the main vacuum system? Surely the electrical system
David wrote:
Lee Levitt wrote:
I just realized that my trunk *should* be locking/unlocking
with the
driver's door. Well, it's not.
Other locks operate as expected.
What should I be looking at? Disconnected line or broken mechanism?
Most likely it's a bad or disconnected
I just realized that my trunk *should* be locking/unlocking with the
driver's door. Well, it's not.
Other locks operate as expected.
What should I be looking at? Disconnected line or broken mechanism?
Thanks!
Lee
'93 300D 2.5L turbodiesel 179K
Lee Levitt wrote:
I just realized that my trunk *should* be locking/unlocking with the
driver's door. Well, it's not.
Other locks operate as expected.
What should I be looking at? Disconnected line or broken mechanism?
Most likely it's a bad or disconnected vacuum pod. This is by far the
My door locks, tailgate included, all work once the car powers up, but
won't after the car has sat for a while without the engine running. I
figure there's a leak in the system somewhere, but don't relish the
though of finding out where.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 11/18/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL
TimothyPilgrim wrote:
My door locks, tailgate included, all work once the car powers up, but
won't after the car has sat for a while without the engine running. I
figure there's a leak in the system somewhere, but don't relish the
though of finding out where.
Mine's the same way. It's got
TimothyPilgrim wrote:
My door locks, tailgate included, all work once the car powers up, but
won't after the car has sat for a while without the engine running. I
figure there's a leak in the system somewhere, but don't relish the
though of finding out where.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
The central
Proof once again that size matters.
On 10/26/05, Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Curt Raymond wrote:
When it comes to rust PB Blaster is more amazing and its in an spray can
so its easier to squirt into the lock.
A couple years ago the locks in my 240D got sticky as it got cold out. I
walmart sells it
Curt Raymond wrote:
About anywhere that would carry something like carb cleaner. FLAPS, Wal-Mart,
etc..
-Curt
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:39:50 -0400
From: Ron Dwelle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trunk lockSucess!
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED
Where do you get this PB Blaster?
Thanks,
Ron Dwelle
I think I've seen it at NAPA.
Gerry Archer
'83 240D + 300D
On Oct 26, 2005, at 3:17 PM, Archer wrote:
Thanks, Curt, I'll have to get a can of that for my shop.
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On 10/26/05, Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Where do you get this PB Blaster?
Thanks,
Ron Dwelle
I think I've seen it at NAPA.
Gerry Archer
'83 240D + 300D
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Norman, OK
'87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM
Wal-Mart has it. Mike
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Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 8:57 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trunk lockSucess!
Where do you get this PB Blaster?
Thanks,
Ron Dwelle
I think I've seen
don't try to make a copy of a crappy key. Get a new one from your local
MB dealer.
From your VIN code
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
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Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 5:11 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: [MBZ] Trunk lock
Help!
The trunk on my '83 300D won't open using vacuum or key and needed tools
are
inside.
I've tried
Don't you love it when you have a problem that is exasperating and some
comes up with this type of solution.
Dennis Perkins
84 300SD
I have a few suggestions:
1. Cut the top of the trunk open (with a torch), seal it with bed liner add
some plumbing, water heater, champagne, girls and you have
Dennis Perkins wrote:
Don't you love it when you have a problem that is exasperating and some
comes up with this type of solution.
I read somewhere about a guy who actually took off the license plate
and used a hole saw to cut a hole right over the latch assembly.
It worked, and was
Gerry, when you tried the vacuum pods, did they hold vacuum? Or is the
problem that you can't get the vacuum pod to engage the lock, and the
lock won't turn to use the key method?
The previous owner of my car had a vacuum failure, and he had only a
valet key. He got the trunk open by
tastefully added. Thanks.
On Tue, 25 Oct 2005 18:52:33 -0500, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
don't try to make a copy of a crappy key. Get a new one from your local
MB dealer.
From your VIN code
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
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Brodbeck, and Steve McSween for the suggestions on getting the
I have not been paying attention. If your trunk lock is stuck, you can
get it open by selecting the tail light that is in the worse shape,
busting it out completely then reaching in thru the opening to gain
access to the panel that covers the locking mechanism and unlock it from
the inside.
The Rumble seat idea is brilliant and has mine beat by a long shot! I would
honestly say to keep trying different locksmiths, theres gotta be one out
there that can handle the problem.
On 10/26/05, Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Many thanks to:
Thomas E. Potter, Steve Van Cleve, Don Merriman,
Blaster to get rid of some rust and lubricate things.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:51:43 -0500
From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trunk lock
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When it comes to rust PB Blaster is more amazing and its in an spray can
so its easier to squirt into the lock.
A couple years ago the locks in my 240D got sticky as it got cold out. I
shot a bunch
Curt Raymond wrote:
When it comes to rust PB Blaster is more amazing and its in an spray can
so its easier to squirt into the lock.
A couple years ago the locks in my 240D got sticky as it got cold out. I
shot a bunch of carb cleaner into the lock to move the grease (yes grease)
and then
Kaleb wrote:
I have not been paying attention. If your trunk lock is stuck, you can
get it open by selecting the tail light that is in the worse shape,
busting it out completely then reaching in thru the opening to gain
access to the panel that covers the locking mechanism and unlock it from
Gabriel S. wrote:
The Rumble seat idea is brilliant and has mine beat by a long shot! I
would
honestly say to keep trying different locksmiths, theres gotta be one out
there that can handle the problem.
If I wasn't the worse body man that ever was, I'd be tempted to buy an old
MB and make a
Where do you get this PB Blaster?
Thanks,
Ron Dwelle
On Oct 26, 2005, at 3:17 PM, Archer wrote:
Thanks, Curt, I'll have to get a can of that for my shop.
Ron Dwelle wrote:
Where do you get this PB Blaster?
I got mine at TSC, but most car parts stores should have it too.
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trunk lockSucess!
Where do you get this PB Blaster?
Thanks,
Ron Dwelle
On Oct 26, 2005, at 3:17 PM, Archer wrote:
Thanks, Curt, I'll have to get a can of that for my shop.
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Okay, I give up. What's a FLAPS?
Ron Dwelle
On Oct 26, 2005, at 3:57 PM, Potter, Tom E wrote:
Your FLAPS should have it. I got mine at O'Reillys.
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Ron Dwelle wrote:
Okay, I give up. What's a FLAPS?
Ron Dwelle
On Oct 26, 2005, at 3:57 PM, Potter, Tom E wrote:
Your FLAPS should have it. I got mine at O'Reillys.
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1980 300TD 170+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
: [MBZ] Trunk lockSucess!
Okay, I give up. What's a FLAPS?
Ron Dwelle
On Oct 26, 2005, at 3:57 PM, Potter, Tom E wrote:
Your FLAPS should have it. I got mine at O'Reillys.
Thomas E. Potter
Telephone: (713) 215-2877
Fax: (713) 215-2551
Mobile: (832) 794-0536
Help!
The trunk on my '83 300D won't open using vacuum or key and needed tools are
inside.
I've tried the Mighty-Vac on both lines going to the trunk lid and fuel door
by disconnecting each line from the four way connectors on the floor at the
right door.
I've tried both types of keys that came
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Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 7:11 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: [MBZ] Trunk lock
Help!
The trunk on my '83 300D won't open using vacuum or key and needed tools
, project wagon
94 Dodge, 2500, 5 spd, 5.9 Cummins, 95K
Subject: [MBZ] Trunk lock
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:11:13 -0400
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Hi Tom,
You wrote:
Does the key not turn the lock? If you cannot turn the key, the tumbler
mechanism may be broken. You might try some graphite lock lubricant. It
is a fine powder in a tube that you can blow into the keyhole.
Can you press the button in?
Thomas E. Potter
Telephone: (713)
I am surprised at your lock smith, WD40 is probably one of the worst
products to put in any lock. Liquid or powdered graphite is the only thing
to use.
Don
On 10/25/05, Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Tom,
You wrote:
Does the key not turn the lock? If you cannot turn the key, the tumbler
I've gotten the same recomendation from more than one locksmith. Note that
this was ONLY for trying to get a seized lock unstock. The tip was to
saturate the lock, try to get it to move and repeat.
I imagine it's not the recommended item for actual lubrication of the
lock...
On 10/25/05, Don
as your daily-use key for the car, and keep the old
one as a spare.
=)
-dm
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Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:22:46 -0400
From: Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trunk lock
The key won't turn the lock. The best locksmith in the county worked on it
for 20
] Trunk lock
I am surprised at your lock smith, WD40 is probably one of the worst
products to put in any lock. Liquid or powdered graphite is the only
thing
to use.
Don
On 10/25/05, Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Tom,
You wrote:
Does the key not turn the lock? If you cannot turn the key
You are using the square headed owner's key and not the round headed
valet key, right?
if the key opens the glove box, it is the owners key,
regardless of shape and should open the trunk too.
Chris
--- Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You are using the square headed owner's key and not
the round headed
valet key, right?
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I guess I'll have to drill out the
lock and then hope I can find another for this 22 year old car.
They're out there. I had to buy one for my first '78 300D because the car
didn't have one when I bought it. However, I hope it doesn't come to that.
Have you tried EVERY SINGLE KEY to the car
wrong. Any insight into the locks will be
appreciated and I will watch this thread.
Randy
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Archer
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 5:11 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: [MBZ] Trunk lock
Help!
The trunk on my
Subject: [MBZ] Trunk lock
Help!
The trunk on my '83 300D won't open using vacuum or key and needed tools
are
inside.
I've tried the Mighty-Vac on both lines going to the trunk lid and fuel
door
by disconnecting each line from the four way connectors on the floor at
the
right door.
I've
Hello Steve,
You wrote:
This has happened to me. I've told wife, daughter and anyone else that
would lesion, NOT to unlock the trunk with the key. Unlock the drivers
door
then open the trunk. I finally got mine open by messing with it, as in,
lock the drivers door, turn the key in the trunk
Gerry wrote:
I guess I'll have to drill out the
lock and then hope I can find another for this 22 year old car.
Kevin wrote:
They're out there. I had to buy one for my first '78 300D because the car
didn't have one when I bought it. However, I hope it doesn't come to
that.
Have you tried
Why should you NEVER use the trunk lock...in case it
breaks? Are they THAT prone to breaking? This is a new
one for me...please advise.
Chris
--- Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello Steve,
You wrote:
This has happened to me. I've told wife, daughter
and anyone else that
would lesion,
: Monday, October 24, 2005 5:11 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: [MBZ] Trunk lock
Help!
The trunk on my '83 300D won't open using vacuum or
key and needed tools are
inside.
I've tried the Mighty-Vac on both lines going to the
trunk lid and fuel door
by disconnecting each line from
don't try to make a copy of a crappy key. Get a new one from your local
MB dealer. If that doesn't work, try squirting some Marvel Mystery Oil in
it. Stuff does wonders, and has been since my Grandpa started using it
many years ago.
On Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:14:34 -0500, Archer [EMAIL
I have a few suggestions:
1. Cut the top of the trunk open (with a torch), seal it with bed liner add
some plumbing, water heater, champagne, girls and you have yourself a nice
jacuzzi...heck, you might even be able to star in a rap video!
2. Cut out your back seats with a saw-saw (careful with
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