Thanks guys, i ended up getting the whole ignition out. The ignition switch on the back side was loose, in fact one screw was backed all the way out and the other two close behind. I screwed it back together, and the ignition "feels" way better but it still doesn't hit that last detent to fire the starter. Also, no matter what, when i plug the ignition in, the radio fires up. But nothing else. Turning the key does nothing. My ignition had a ton of oil in it when i removed it and the little two pin connector on the ignition was missing. I'm guessing i just need a whole new ignition?

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'84 300D Euro 5 spd
'83 240D 4spd
'83 300D/5 spd manual/Lifted+28" AT Tires
'83 300SD
'10 E63

Parting out- '79 Euro 280TE Green/Green & '89 300SEL White/Grey