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From: rv_jeff <rv_jeff@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, April 2, 2011 7:49:44 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] 1987 MB 300 SDL Ignition Lock Problem
My ignition lock locked up twice last week. I still had about an inch of play in the steering wheel but no play with the key in the lock. The mechanic (not a MB shop) said my lock is old (probably the original from 1987) and replacing it should take care of the problem. I paid $340 and picked the car up on Friday.
Today (Saturday), I had the same problem occur in a low shopping mall garage. No tow truck fits under that low roof. It took about 20 (twenty) minutes of trying to get the lock to release and turn again. I started the car and drove home to feed my animals. When I wanted to start the car again the iginiton lock was stuck again.
I tend to think there was nothing wrong with the old lock and the problem was misdiagnosed. What do you think the real problem is ?
Jeff
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