I just purchased 1989 190d from Carl who is a forum member. Ignition key is stuck in the cylinder. The key will start and shut off the engine but cannot be removed from the cylinder. This car was an automatic but has since been converted to a manual transmission.

Thinking about this problem, I suspect that there is a sensor does keeping the key locked in the ignition. I am assuming that the automatic being in any gear other then park will keep the key locked in the ignition until the car is in park. Not knowing how the previous owner installed the new transmission and he what he did with the sensor, my assumption is that is why I am not able to remove the key.

Going over my post that I see that I have made many assumptions but what the hell I'm not rewriting it. If anyone has any suggestions on how I can remedy the situation, please post it here. Thanks.