First off, I'm trying to fix this remotely. Just wanted to warn everybody.

So my dad calls me, his 83 300SD (Yes, he went and bought a second benz after I got him the 81 300SD from Tyler) was having the classic ignition lock issue where he can't turn the key to start the car while he was out shopping.

He sprayed PAM in the lock. Yes, PAM. The key turned and he got it home.

After he got back home... he went to town with the lock-ease. And then spent the hour cycling the ignition. Not starting it up, just cycling to the glow plug / ACC , and back. Then he would remove the key, wipe it off and then repeat.

Well now... he can't get it to start. He can turn the key, the radio comes on, the glow plug light... but when he turns it to start, nothing. No clicks, no trying to turn over. nothing.

My guess is that the mix of PAM and lock-ease has gummed up something, but I have no clue what, since I've never messed with ignitions before.

Any ideas?

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