If you have been around old Mercedes for any length of time, you have probably run into a problem with your ignition key starting to "stick" or one that does not turn. This problem can leave you stranded and could cost hundreds of dollars to fix $$$. Kent feels that most of the problems are caused by total lack of lubrication! Have you ever heard of anyone just pulling out the tumbler to clean and lubricate it with the PROPER lubricant??? Simple lubrication can add years of life to your tumbler and lock assembly, keep you from getting stranded, and save you lots of money and headaches.
Product Details
Kent finally decided to produce a "tool kit" that would allow the owner to service and / or replace his own tumbler. The kit you see here is designed by Kent and made right in his own shop. Everthing is here to help you remove the key tumbler with the heavy black metal "SNAP TYPE CAP" that holds the tumbler inside the steering lock housing. Kent even designed a special emergency release wire tool that will help get those stubborn tumblers out of the steering locks (provided you can still turn your key!)
These include the 1984 to 1993 W201 190E and 190D. The 1986 to 1993 W124 260E 300CE 300D 300E 300TD 300TE and 400E. The 1994 and 1995 W124 E300 E320 and E420. The 1990 and 1991 W126 300SE 300SEL 350SD 350SDL 420SEL 560SEL and 560SEC. If you have any questions please email us before ordering.. If you have a R107 W116 !23 or early W126 chassis (up to 1989) chassis model you will need the "SCREW CAP" tumbler tool kit. See related products below:
The tool kit includes the following items as shown in the picture:
- TWIN pin custom made release tool
- Curved tip syringe with proper lube inside
- Special cut tip acid cleaning brush
- 2 hospital grade on fuzz Q-tips
- Nitrile gloves
- Emergency tumbler release wire tool
- Complete 30 minute video instructions
- Custom made cap intallatiion aid tool to install tumbler inside the car
If you need to purchase a new tumbler or steering lock see related products below. The video instructions are also available for purchase separately as an on demand video manual. For extra lubricant see related products below:
Related Products:
W201 W124 Late W126 Ignition Switch Tumbler w/ Two Keys - Tools and Video Instructions Included.
If you are having problems with a sticking key a new tumbler a new tumbler and key may or may not fix your problem.
Ignition Steering Lock Removal and Replacement Manual by Kent Bergsma - Download
For all 108 109 114 115 107 116 123 126 201 and 124 Chassis 1968 to 1995 including those models that have a special cable installed to keep the transmission locked until the key was turned.
Removing a Totally Stuck Key and Steering Lock Assembly - On Demand Video
Jammed up steering locks and keys that won't turn can leave you stranded.