Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-03 Thread Dieselhead
I must admit I was wondering the same thing. Any collective list wisdom out there? Dan I did it on the 123. I am sure it will work on the 124, but I have not done it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search li

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-03 Thread Dieselhead
stealer cutting job. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Larry T" To: Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 4:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder I replaced mine last year - the good news is, it's not a difficult job - everything went exactly like the d

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-03 Thread Dieselhead
I did. Works great!THey all wear out... Eldest son says ignition is getting sketchy, whereas he has to jiggle the key to get the cylinder to turn. I wasn't aware that lock cylinders acted up in the 124s. Should we be ordering a replacement from the Q before it totally fails? Dan Sent f

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Max Dillon
- >From: "Dan Penoff" >To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 3:43 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder > > >> Paperwork forwarded to the Q, order placed. >> >> Now waiting for the "package" to

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Gerry Archer
Indy said keep ignition in first notch (where radio will play) since just keeping key in lock won't gaurantee that it will turn. Not sure about newer cars. Gerry From: "Dan Penoff" I must admit I was wondering the same thing. Any collective list wisdom out there? Dan On Jan 2, 2013, at 9:30

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Peter Frederick
It's the lock cylinder -- mine went from catching one day to immobile the next, and fortunately I was able to shake it to turn that one last time. Swapped in the one from the wrecked car, it's a very easy job when the key turns. A real hassle (four hours when you know what you are doing an

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Craig
On Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:54:25 -0500 Dan Penoff wrote: > I must admit I was wondering the same thing. > > Any collective list wisdom out there? Can you get your hands on the car? If you can, pull the cylinder and look at the projection on the back of the cylinder that activates the mechanism and

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Dan Penoff
I must admit I was wondering the same thing. Any collective list wisdom out there? Dan On Jan 2, 2013, at 9:30 PM, Tony Wirtel wrote: > Dan: > > Any harm in just pulling the cylinder now while it's still turning? *IF* > its like 126/123 cars after removal of the lock cylinder you can turn th

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Tony Wirtel
> > I will say that according to him it went downhill rapidly. > > Dan: Any harm in just pulling the cylinder now while it's still turning? *IF* its like 126/123 cars after removal of the lock cylinder you can turn the lock/switch mech with a big screwdriver. With that said- I've only dealt w/t

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread WILTON
I know; Just kidding around with Q a bit. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 4:59 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder Not for a special order like this. Probably

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Dan Penoff
Not for a special order like this. Probably early next week. Those guild members don't do things in a hurry... Dan On Jan 2, 2013, at 4:54 PM, WILTON wrote: > ETA 'bout 1000 tomorrow? ;<) > > Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts g

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Dan Penoff
I will say that according to him it went downhill rapidly. I moved his car yesterday to install a new stereo and used the valet key. I didn't seem to have any problems with it, but then again, I don't drive it that often so my point of reference might not be that good. He seemed to think I did

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread WILTON
ETA 'bout 1000 tomorrow? ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 3:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder Paperwork forwarded to the Q, order placed. Now

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread WILTON
Larry T" To: Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 4:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder I replaced mine last year - the good news is, it's not a difficult job - everything went exactly like the directions said. I made a tool from an old metal coat hanger and that did t

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Dan Penoff
and keeping our fingers crossed that the existing cylinder will hold out until the "package" arrives. Son has been advised to leave the key in the ignition at all times and lock the doors using the valet key. Dan On Jan 2, 2013, at 4:30 PM, Craig wrote: > On Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:43:46 -050

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Craig
On Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:43:46 -0500 Dan Penoff wrote: > Paperwork forwarded to the Q, order placed. > > Now waiting for the "package" to complete the mission. > > Dan "P" So now we are all watching our Ps and Qs and will be awaiting the report of a mission successfully completed. Craig _

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Dan Penoff
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Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Larry T
htree Industrial Blvd. Suite 260 Atlanta, GA 30360 800-741-5252 770-452-7320 -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 2:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder Lik

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Dan Penoff
Paperwork forwarded to the Q, order placed. Now waiting for the "package" to complete the mission. Dan "P" On Jan 2, 2013, at 2:37 PM, WILTON wrote: > Yes, from Q; don't let 'im go to bed tonight without having one on the way. > > Wilton > ___ http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Dan Penoff
13 2:35 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder > > Like you? > > > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jan 2, 2013, at 2:30 PM, " Rusty Cullens" wrote: > >> Dan, unfortunately the answer is yes.

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread WILTON
Yes, from Q; don't let 'im go to bed tonight without having one on the way. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder Like

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Rusty Cullens
: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder Like you? Dan Sent from my iPad On Jan 2, 2013, at 2:30 PM, " Rusty Cullens" wrote: > Dan, unfortunately the answer is yes. Best to get one on order from > someone ASAP. > > > Rusty Cullens > buyMB

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Dan Penoff
0 > Atlanta, GA 30360 > > 800-741-5252 > 770-452-7320 > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan > Penoff > Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 2:03 PM > To: Mercedes List > Subject: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Rusty Cullens
Dan Penoff Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 2:03 PM To: Mercedes List Subject: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder Eldest son says ignition is getting sketchy, whereas he has to jiggle the key to get the cylinder to turn. I wasn't aware that lock cylinders acted up in the 124s. Should

Re: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread WILTON
Oh, yes they do! As do 126's! Order THIS AFTERNOON before you hafta resort to my vibrating sander trick. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff" To: "Mercedes List" Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 2:02 PM Subject: [MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock C

[MBZ] 124 Ignition Lock Cylinder

2013-01-02 Thread Dan Penoff
Eldest son says ignition is getting sketchy, whereas he has to jiggle the key to get the cylinder to turn. I wasn't aware that lock cylinders acted up in the 124s. Should we be ordering a replacement from the Q before it totally fails? Dan Sent from my iPad