[MBZ] 1972 220D Lost Key $500
I spotted this one on the local Craigslist just a few miles from me. The car is all there, it’s been parked for 5 years, but ran before he lost the key. He got the VIN coded key, but somebody changed the iggie at some point so the key doesn’t work. He disassembled it enough to know that he couldn’t fix it himself. Are these cars like the W123/126 in the way of ignition lock removal? Is it possible to hook a battery up and start it without the key using just the start pull lever? If this one’s worth buying, how much should I expect to pay for having it fixed if it’s not a DIIY job? Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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] 1972 220D Lost Key $500
Are these cars like the W123/126 in the way of ignition lock removal? Pretty much. Is it possible to hook a battery up and start it without the key using just the start pull lever? Not really, in that the key is _supposed_ to interlock the knob. But sometimes that interlock is broken... However, if you get under the hood and can disconnect the knob's cable and run the IP by hand, and hotwire the glow system, and the starter, then you should be good no matter what the key says about it. Alternator won't charge, though. -- Jim ___ 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] 1972 220D Lost Key $500
On Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:20:22 -0700 Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: Are these cars like the W123/126 in the way of ignition lock removal? Sorry, Kevin, I don't know; it's been a long time since I worked on the W115 we had. I would guess, though, that it would be somewhat a similar process of turning the key to a specific position and inserting a wire/pin in a hole to be able to remove a shield cylinder/plate. Hopefully, someone that currently has a W115 will chime in. Is it possible to hook a battery up and start it without the key using just the start pull lever? I do recall one time driving our '72 220D/8 and wondering if it would run on no electricity. In a deserted part of roadway, I punched the Pull Knob to turn the engine off and allow the key to be turned to off. I then pulled the pull knob out and it ran just fine -- I couldn't steer, of course, but it ran just fine. I quickly unlocked the steering and drove on. So, it will be possible to have it run. Most likely, though, you will find that the starter won't run when you pull the Pull Knob all the way out (actually, I can almost guarantee that). You will have to have someone short the top, battery cable terminal on the starter solenoid to the middle terminal on the solenoid with a big screwdriver to have the starter engage and turn the engine. If this one’s worth buying, how much should I expect to pay for having it fixed if it’s not a DIIY job? I would expect you will have to have the lock drilled out (the armor plate in front of it, actually) and then replace the lock and armor plate and anything else that was damaged. Craig ___ 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] 1972 220D Lost Key $500
I spotted this one on the local Craigslist just a few miles from me. The car is all there, it's been parked for 5 years, but ran before he lost the key. He got the VIN coded key, but somebody changed the iggie at some point so the key doesn't work. He disassembled it enough to know that he couldn't fix it himself. Are these cars like the W123/126 in the way of ignition lock removal? Pretty much the same, except the pull is part of the unit. Is it possible to hook a battery up and start it without the key using just the start pull lever? Not the best approach. Put in a good battery. Disconnect the push/pull cable at the inj pump. (this will allow the lever on the pump to move from the off position (Forward) to the run position. (center) you can also work the lever front to back to make sure it goes to the center when you are not pushing one way or t'other. This is a check to make sure the rack is not sticky. If you have a remote start switch or a helper, hold the lever back for starting. That will give it full fuel. Be prepared for the governor to jam it forward when the engine starts. Don't get pinched. I've always been ok just leaving it in the run position. If you have a remote start switch, use it. If not jump the bat+ terminal (big one on top) on the starter solenoid to the solenoid coil terminal (small one) Dem Dissels don't need no 'lectricity. to run. Alternative is to disconnect the push pull cable at the IP and push or pull the car. (Better have a straight shot, as the steering will be locked.) ___ 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
