1984 Mercedes Benz 190d Repair Question
Topics covered: Ignition switch, Body, Engine.
Mileage: No information provided.
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Asked on April 17, 2009
1984 Mercedes Benz 190d ignition lock cylinder doesn't turn
1984 Mercedes Benz 190d 4 cyl Automatic
84 190 D/ignition switch positions not well defined but works/I washed engine (running) & unknowingly fractured a vacume T going to the brake booster/car would not turn off/ignition key would come out but remained running/Popped hood, found fracture & held it together & instantly shut off/then... the failing ignition lock froze along with steering wheel, but stick shift is free. I ordered a new ignition switch & cover but the shop is 50 miles & I'm short on $. Because the key won't turn in the ACC position, nobody round here can change it out. I found a locksmith for $200 Am I on the right track? Could the key not function due to something other than a damaged lock cylinder? what are my options?
84 190 D/ignition switch positions not well defined but works/I washed engine (running) & unknowingly fractured a vacume T going to the brake booster/car would not turn off/ignition key would come out but remained running/Popped hood, found fracture & held it together & instantly shut off/then... the failing ignition lock froze along with steering wheel, but stick shift is free. I ordered a new ignition switch & cover but the shop is 50 miles & I'm short on $. Because the key won't turn in the ACC position, nobody round here can change it out. I found a locksmith for $200 Am I on the right track? Could the key not function due to something other than a damaged lock cylinder? what are my options?
Asked by 59norman59Answer
Replied on May 10, 2009
have you tried lubricating the lock cylinder? do you have the second back-up key? does your key look like it is worn? you will need special tools to remove the ignition switch from the dash, $200 sounds reasonable you may want to jump on it.
