Need to borrow ignition lock removal tool

[Stevester 500E]

I need to borrow a w124 ignition lock removal tool, the u-shaped thin wire tool.
Would order on-line but will take too long to get to me.
Your generosity it greatly appreciated.
I will pay shipping both ways, of course.
Regards

 

[gsxr]

Steve, you can fabricate one from a wire coat hanger. The dimensions should be in the FSM...

 

[Stevester 500E]

Thanks, I will give that a shot. 15cm, 90 degree bend, 2cm, 90 degree bend, 15cm, 45 degree cuts on the inside.

 

[gsxr]

Thanks, I will give that a shot. 15cm, 90 degree bend, 2cm, 90 degree bend, 15cm, 45 degree cuts on the inside.

Yup! It doesn't have to be super precise. The bevel at the ends just helps it slide in easier.

 

[geraniumtr]

Stevester 500E: If you prefer to borrow one let me know. I'll be glad to send it. I have daily UPS pick up service at my store so its easy. I just replaced my cylinder lock a few weeks ago and my tool worked just fine.
I live in Albany NY.

Regards,

Peter Weissman

 

[gerryvz]

These tools are not expensive to buy via eBay and if you have more than one MB are a good thing to have.

 

[Stevester 500E]

Local Dry Cleaner gave me a free coat hangar.
I used cheap small bolt cutters from H.F. to cut the bevels on the hangar tips.
Sanded the the bevels a tad it using the side-walk as my sand paper.
After work today, I drove to the local pick and pull and removed a set of locks, I got the door locks, trunk lock and ignition lock. The ignition lock was fairly easy to remove.

Feels good to have an extra set of W124 locks.