You can get the original build data including key code from the Benzes. Given
that, you can buy
an original code ignition key and a valet key from them also. Cost is high
enouygh but not outrageoue.
Takes a little while; you may have to furnish proof of ownership, especially
for a European
: Re: [MBZ] 123 trunk lock question
Curt Raymond wrote:
I had the exact same symptom on my 240D last year. In my case all the
tumblers had seized inside the lock and I had to cut it apart to get them
out.
I have no idea what you can do in the trunk situation...
Kroil?
ATF and Acetone?
(4-5 drops
On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote:
It acts sometimes like it's either a key to another lock or is bent or
something. This may be happening here, as well, if the key has been the only
key you've used for years, it may no longer be in the correct shape to push
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On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote:
It acts sometimes like it's either a key to another lock or is bent or
something. This may
the lock turn the plates have to all draw IN.
There are many plates in there, I forget exactly how many, 8 or 9 I think...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:14:16 -0400
From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 trunk lock question
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 2:25 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I'm not sure thats possible with a w123 lock.
The pins aren't really pins in the way I'd think of them. They're thin
brass plates that are rounded on the narrow ends of their rectangular shape.
To get the key OUT they
On Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:05:23 -0400 Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote:
Ah, yes, well that *would* be different wouldn't it? Someone should buy
me a W123 so I can better familiarize myself of the locks.
Either that, or just send you a lock, which would be cheaper.
Craig
I can send you a lock!
-Curt
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:05:23 -0400
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240D (123) has been sitting in a building for almost a year. I tried
to unlock the trunk, and the key won't go in all the way. It goes in
1/2-3/4 of the way. I tried spraying in the lock with PB, but that
didn't seem to make any difference. I could insert a 3/32 drill rod
all the way and I
Remove the rear seat, find the vacuum lines that go into the trunk and
mitivac each one until the lock unlocks. Onee locks and one unlocks.
On Jul 9, 2009 9:34am, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com wrote:
240D (123) has been sitting in a building for almost a year. I tried to
unlock the
I thought the key lock overrides the vacuum lock. I will try
starting the car. the vacuum locks work, so if vacuum overrides air,
that will unlock the trunk, but I am skeptical. I know on the 107,
the key overrides vacuum
At 08:40 AM 7/9/2009, you wrote:
Remove the rear seat, find the
Is the key slot vertical or horizontal? Vertical is the vacuum/air
control position and horizontal is the key locked position.
Luther
Loren Faeth wrote:
I thought the key lock overrides the vacuum lock. I will try starting
the car. the vacuum locks work, so if vacuum overrides air, that
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 trunk lock question
I thought the key lock overrides the vacuum lock. I will try
starting the car. the vacuum locks work
the key slot is vertical. Are you sure about key/vacuum
positions? I always found it was opposite. Vertical is locked with
key and horiz is open/vacuum locked.
At 09:25 AM 7/9/2009, you wrote:
Is the key slot vertical or horizontal? Vertical is the vacuum/air
control position and
Loren,
Are you sure you are using the Owners key and not the Valet key.
Only the Owners key will unlock the trunk and glove box.
Try the key in the glove box to make sure it will Lock Unlock it.
Russ W.
Loren Faeth wrote:
I thought the key lock overrides the vacuum lock. I will try starting
The trunk was locked with the key, so that would not work.
mguzzir...@gmail.com wrote:
Remove the rear seat, find the vacuum lines that go into the trunk and
mitivac each one until the lock unlocks. Onee locks and one unlocks.
On Jul 9, 2009 9:34am, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com wrote:
Of Loren Faeth
Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 10:18 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 trunk lock question
I thought the key lock overrides the vacuum lock. I will try
starting the car. the vacuum locks work, so if vacuum overrides air,
that will unlock the trunk, but I am
It is the same key that has always worked before, but I will
check. As far as I know, the valet key will go into the trunk and
glove box, but won't turn. This is a problem that the key won't go
into the slot.
At 09:48 AM 7/9/2009, you wrote:
Loren,
Are you sure you are using the Owners
I'm 100% sure about them. I've locked/unlocked my SDL trunk about 15
times in the last week. But, if it has been locked by the key, it will
have to be turned CCW first to unlock it and allow you to push the
button in or allow the vacuum/pressure to work.
Luther
Loren Faeth wrote:
the key
: [MBZ] 123 trunk lock question
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240D (123) has been sitting in a building for almost a year. I tried
On My 240 both keys will fit into the lock. On SWMBO's 240 the Valet key
only goes in half or a little
past half way in. Go figure.
Loren Faeth wrote:
It is the same key that has always worked before, but I will check.
As far as I know, the valet key will go into the trunk and glove box,
Curt Raymond wrote:
I had the exact same symptom on my 240D last year. In my case all the tumblers
had seized inside the lock and I had to cut it apart to get them out.
I have no idea what you can do in the trunk situation...
Kroil?
ATF and Acetone?
(4-5 drops inside the cylinder)
Mitch.
2009 08:34:34 -0500
From: Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com
Subject: [MBZ] 123 trunk lock question
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240D (123
On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 3:25 PM, Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.comwrote:
Thanks for the info. I will gather up all the keys I have and take them
next time. If by chance a valet key was left with the car, then that could
be the problem. I will test the keys in the glove box to be sure I
out with a punch.
Maybe if you could figure out a way to gently heat the whole arrangement... A
torch is a really bad way to do it and it'll take time to get the whole
cylinder warm.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:34:23 -0400
From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 trunk lock
it and it'll take time to get the whole
cylinder warm.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:34:23 -0400
From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 trunk lock question
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On Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:04:16 -0500 Loren Faeth lfa...@leadingchange.com
wrote:
It is the same key that has always worked before, but I will
check. As far as I know, the valet key will go into the trunk and
glove box, but won't turn. This is a problem that the key won't go
into the slot.
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