Great Video, Brian Clifton Mercedes! I just called a couple of dealerships around my area (San Francisco) and they are saying that I will have to have this work done at the dealership and they will not just sell me the tumbler and key for me to take home. What dealership helped you? Thanks again!
Hi there! I worked with Nate Rogers at Mercedes-Benz of Chandler. The dealership will make you create a service invoice and provide proof of ownership as this is a Theft Relevant Part (TRP)- but you should be able to actually do the work yourself. If they are not giving you the option to buy the parts from the service advisor you should contact MBUSA and let them know
Do they still make the assembly with your original key? I thought they stop making key assembly according to the VIN which means you don't have the original key. Unless they change their decision 🤔🤔
They sure do make the assembly with the key! Try ordering the part number in person at the dealer. The key works great in all the doors, the trunk. Same as the original key, just new ignition lock assembly 🙂
Appreciate your video, but as a w124 owner ( ive had 6 currently have a e300 1995 w 309k miles) i dont put any key ring hanging on that ignition. That is asking for trouble i have key on a detachable keyring w house keys..it’s an easy way to not stress deform ignition as you bounce on down the road …just my .02 . When i pulled it out the ignition came out and collar was obv loosened came out after. Also i woukd detach negative battery cable before doing this and avoid possible making a spark. My key was stamped w 124 prefix fron from mercedes so all keys work.,
ouch - that's unfortunate. Sometimes, you can get lucky and use a pair of pliers to force your key to turn. If you can eventually turn it to position 1, you definitely should get a new cylinder! You might need to cut it open
Thanks Brian. I haven't worked on these cars for years and your video was a great refresher.
You're very welcome! Glad you found it useful 😃
Great Video, Brian Clifton Mercedes! I just called a couple of dealerships around my area (San Francisco) and they are saying that I will have to have this work done at the dealership and they will not just sell me the tumbler and key for me to take home. What dealership helped you? Thanks again!
Hi there! I worked with Nate Rogers at Mercedes-Benz of Chandler. The dealership will make you create a service invoice and provide proof of ownership as this is a Theft Relevant Part (TRP)- but you should be able to actually do the work yourself. If they are not giving you the option to buy the parts from the service advisor you should contact MBUSA and let them know
Do they still make the assembly with your original key? I thought they stop making key assembly according to the VIN which means you don't have the original key. Unless they change their decision 🤔🤔
They sure do make the assembly with the key! Try ordering the part number in person at the dealer. The key works great in all the doors, the trunk. Same as the original key, just new ignition lock assembly 🙂
Appreciate your video, but as a w124 owner ( ive had 6 currently have a e300 1995 w 309k miles) i dont put any key ring hanging on that ignition. That is asking for trouble i have key on a detachable keyring w house keys..it’s an easy way to not stress deform ignition as you bounce on down the road …just my .02 . When i pulled it out the ignition came out and collar was obv loosened came out after. Also i woukd detach negative battery cable before doing this and avoid possible making a spark. My key was stamped w 124 prefix fron from mercedes so all keys work.,
Thank you but its not so easy.My key was left inside,and dont move😢
ouch - that's unfortunate. Sometimes, you can get lucky and use a pair of pliers to force your key to turn. If you can eventually turn it to position 1, you definitely should get a new cylinder! You might need to cut it open
My friend got stuck and had to get “medieval” on this sucker to remove, it’s ridiculously hardcore steel