Jun 15, 2014 #1 A Andy_C Active Member Joined Jul 8, 2006 Messages 308 The locking fuel cap on my 124 has stopped accepting the key to lock it. I've filled the key slot with oil in the hope of freeing up the mechanism. Does anyone know how to remove the lock from the cap? Andy
The locking fuel cap on my 124 has stopped accepting the key to lock it. I've filled the key slot with oil in the hope of freeing up the mechanism. Does anyone know how to remove the lock from the cap? Andy
Jun 15, 2014 #2 trapperjohn MB Enthusiast Joined Nov 19, 2008 Messages 7,306 Location Lancashire Car 124 300D 24V Estate Nope sorry. But I wonder if you remove the boot lining if you can get access to the locking mechanism.
Nope sorry. But I wonder if you remove the boot lining if you can get access to the locking mechanism.
Jun 15, 2014 #3 OP OP A Andy_C Active Member Joined Jul 8, 2006 Messages 308 Thanks for the reply but I can access the fuel cap ( via the door), the problem is with the fuel filler cap. Andy
Thanks for the reply but I can access the fuel cap ( via the door), the problem is with the fuel filler cap. Andy
Jun 15, 2014 #4 K kth286 MB Enthusiast Joined Feb 4, 2003 Messages 2,923 Location Caversham Berks Car E320 Coupe mine has the standard non locking cap
Jun 15, 2014 #5 balge Active Member Joined Jul 28, 2010 Messages 827 Location Central England Car Mercedes-Benz W124 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb-dvmZUXnE Or a big screwdriver
