Key Stuck In 300D Passenger Door
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1976 Mercedes Benz 300D
Key Stuck In 300D Passenger Door
Hi Everyone,
I just purchased my second 1976 300D. Drives wonderfully, but this evening, the key got stuck in the passenger side door. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Nick
I just purchased my second 1976 300D. Drives wonderfully, but this evening, the key got stuck in the passenger side door. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Nick
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From: Worcestershire UK
W124 260E
Will your key have a hole through it.If not drill one through,so you can put a screwdriver through and pull .It should come out . Its worn and needs work doing on them,they fill with dirt old grease,and the tumblers inside wear out .So, if and when it comes out, it wants cleaning . You will need a penetrating oil spray get it in the lock give it a good soak .Then oil the lock .And if it will not work after that you will need to replace the lock barrel.This is how i did mine dont know if yours are the same.
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1976 Mercedes Benz 300D
Surprisingly, pulling the key and the inside door handle at the same time loosened the key enough to pull it out. I did spray some WD40 in the keyhole as well, but that initially didn't do the trick. Maybe a combo of the two, but either way, the key is out!
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Nick i think you will need to keep cleaning it with penetrating oil. Do it a few times.Then light oil. WD 40 is not a lubricant but water dispersant .Any problems after that and you may need to replace the lock barrel As i see you have a 76 300D so it may not be the same lock as yours.
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Looking in a few places on the net . These might help in the future,put in -
- Mercedes W123 Repair IFIXIT
also- Diesel Giant. and , Questions and Answers for Mercedes Benz Repair ... you will need to put them in to Google search box to get you there.
- Mercedes W123 Repair IFIXIT
also- Diesel Giant. and , Questions and Answers for Mercedes Benz Repair ... you will need to put them in to Google search box to get you there.
