Door lock on drivers side has failed and it is time to go through and tune up the entire lock and window system.
First, driver side door lock. The lock still works but cannot use the key. Key goes in but no rotation. Unlocking and locking has to go on from the passenger side, but even then the vaccum locks aren't working consistently so I usually have to go through the cab and unlock the drivers side from inside. Thus the decision to yank all the door panels and clean / service all locks and windows.
The question is what am I looking at to get the key functioning on the drivers side again? Will a locksmith be able to help me out if I bring the mechanism and key into their shop, or am I looking at super specialized service due to the Mercedes-ness of the car?
Any chance that the functioning passenger side lock could be switched to the drivers side for the time being? I thought not.
Since I am going in to all doors should I replace the vaccuum hoses as well?
I would prefer to get as much bang for my buck and time and get everything working smoothly again for the next phase of this cars life.
Thanks.