[R129 SL] ignition tumblers 1992 300sl

[mooncusser]

Yea I had to go through all that here in MA. Key is not in the lock
but the lock won't turn. I just need to know the procedure as I do not
have a manual. 

On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 12:23:05 -0800, you wrote:

>I had it done on my 1991 500 SL, and the mechanic told me it's a nightmare! 
>But wasn't terribly expensive.  Also, to get replacement tumblers, they have 
>to be ordered from the dealer and you have to bring your registration  auto 
>VIN, and driver's license (at least here in California, you have to do 
>that).
>Apparently this is a problem with the SL's  - the keys wear out and won't 
>turn the tumblers, but if you get the key stuck in there- it's very 
>expensive to take apart!
>
>Hope that helps.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Greg Conte
>West Hills, CA
>1991 500SL
>
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>
>
>Hi all,
>I am looking for info on how to replace the ignition tumblers on my
>1992 300sl. Would it be the same procedure as a 1992 190e???
>Thanks...
>
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