Cannot insert key in ignition! (W123)

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Cannot insert key in ignition! (W123)

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03-22-2013, 12:04 PM

vstech

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Originally Posted by vstech

do not drill anything.
those bits of metal in your way, are the leaves that make the tumbler work.
my bet is you have a brass key, and it failed... get a new key from the dealer for your car.
does the key work in the doors? all of them. easily? you could try spraying some graphite powder in the lock and see if it eases the insertion.

heh... awesome that the FIRST post (mine) was correct in every way

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