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Mechanical key doesn't lock trunk
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2000 E320W 4Matic
Mechanical key doesn't lock trunk
I have only one key for my 2000 E320 (others on order), but my mechanical key doesn't double-lock the trunk. It works in the door and glove compartment, but doesn't turn the cylinder in the trunk, at all. Anyone had this experience?
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2000 E320W 4Matic
I've never had any trouble opening it with the fob (though the console button seems finicky). I hadn't even thought to try the key until recently when I was valet parking, and wanted to double-lock the trunk, but was unable to do so.
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2002 E430 4matic (W210)
I'm having the exact same issue. Can't rotate cylinder with the mech. Key. This car has had a past insurance claim, I gotta wonder if a trunk lid was swapped used in its entirety with no consideration for a mech. Key.
Which now begs the question, can a replacement be had that is keyed properly?, or will an entire lock set have to be purchased?
Which now begs the question, can a replacement be had that is keyed properly?, or will an entire lock set have to be purchased?
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99 E320
it's not easy to turn given the lack of leverage with the skinny metal footprint
of the key. it may require a little help (not too much) with pliers. DONT
OVERMUSCLE it if you do use a tool
of the key. it may require a little help (not too much) with pliers. DONT
OVERMUSCLE it if you do use a tool
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