benzomonterey

I orded the little plug that covers the key hole today it was only 1.23 probably the cheapest benz item I can buy.

I was also able to purchase the flat MB laurel emblem from the coupe hood to modify for my aftermarket wheels.

They are 11 bucks a piece. I didn't realize they were such cheap plastic and upon closer inspection realized the hood emblem is the same. I will post some pics when I get them on the car.

Benzo

Harris

What do you mean by the plug that covers the key hole? Any pics? What is it for?

benzomonterey

it's a little plug that covers the outside key hole. I have seen a pic posted somewhere on here. The dealer said it will be in, in 2 days.

Harris

why do you need to cover the key hole? for cosmetic pupose? or dont want it to get wet?

benzomonterey

Since we don't open the car with a key the hole tends to get road grime in it. Especially here where it rains alot.

Fuzzo

are these plugs black or can you get them your body color?

galaxygrrl

Speaking of the hood badge, the paint is chipping off the badge and the car is two week olds. Is that normal.

thanks

Beth

benzomonterey

The pic I saw appeared to be Kind of a gray color. Not really sure. Yes Young it fits in like a rubber plug. Easily removed.

benzomonterey

Shouldn't be Beth, I would take it back to the dealer and show them. I bought four today like I said for 11 bucks each.

galaxygrrl

THANKS!

Bud

Our ML320 came with the lock covers. Kind of like any other hole plug, they have a round head with a key logo, and the back side has a little tab that goes into the door lock.

Harris

Do you happen to have the part number of the cover? Or shall I just go to the parts department and ask for the "key slot cover"?

Thanks!!!

benzomonterey

part # 021-766-00-56 Lock Plug

avlis

FYI: I found SLK center caps by accident here:
http://www.bekkers.com/details.php3?SLKCentercaps

benzomonterey

The parts manager told me that all the center caps are the same diameter throughout the lineup.

My aftermarket wheels have a smaller diameter hole.

I used the hood Laurel emblem from the coupe mounted to my old cap. I will post pics this afternoon if I can. It should look decent I tested one of them.

MB-BOB

This makes me curious. The lock cylinder comes with protection to minimize water/grime entry, and yes, every time you push a key through it you introduce outside elements to the cylinder.

However, if the "tab" that holds the plug in place does not fit the key slot completely (and tightly), my concern would be that water/gunk, etc would be drawn under the cap and into the key slot through capillary action. Water in the cylinder, eventually down the inside of the door...rust?

Is the key hole cap made of rubber, or have a rubber seal on the back, or is it just a single piece of plastic, like a golf ball green marker? Not trying to throw rocks, here. Maybe a picture will clear this up.

I'd want to be convinced that the cap seals the key slot completely.

benzomonterey

I can't find the pic to save my life. It was on one of the forums. I may have to post in the ML forum to see if anyone can get us a pic. Anyway it was only the price of a tasteless burger, so if it doesn't work I will throw it away.

Harris

Thanks Benzomonterey for the part number, I'll give it a shot.

Bud

I can scan the door lock plugs if anyone wants to see them. Let me know.

Bud

Here's the door lock plugs

benzomonterey

Thanks bud I don't have to try to describe it anymore

Fuzzo

benzo - make sure you take before and after pics of your car.. i think it would make your car look pretty clean since it's black... i honestly don't see a real use for them other than esthetics...


i mean we don't have to go to the trouble of holding an umbrella over the car everytime it rains ( i know most people here have garages ) a little rain and grime is not going to hurt the key mechanism... :p :p

phattbam

i'm looking for this one in particular, i tried going to the parts dept at the local dealership and they have no idea what it is. i gave them the part # from a post above and the numbers didnt come up, if anyone knows of a dealership around the san francisco bay area please let me know. thanks

http://picturemanager.mbnz.org/uploa...s/KeyCover.jpg

does anyone know if it comes in other colors other than black??

benzomonterey

Yes that's what I orded the part number is posted above. I had a good parts guy who was interested in finding it for me.

benzomonterey

Well my big 1.23 purchase came in today. It fits very tight and completely covers the chrome door lock cylinder. Goes very well with my unpainted black handles.

Anyway someone wanted to see a pic I will take one tomorrow.