1995 E320 sedan ignition switch stuck - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

daltonrj · #1 07-04-2007, 03:20 PM

My ignition switch is stuck and the car want turn over. Should it get replaced and can I do it?
Bob D.

TMAllison · #2 07-04-2007, 03:25 PM

Have you tried to start it with the shifter in N rather than P?

daltonrj · #3 07-04-2007, 03:45 PM

without turning the key you can not shift. i thunk after 212,000 miles the tumblers have wore out.

Arthur Dalton · #4 07-04-2007, 05:19 PM

Try turning the steering wheel right/left as you turn the key..

TMAllison · #5 07-04-2007, 07:34 PM

Arthur, if/after the steering lock disengages doesnt the brake also need to be depressed to get the shifter into N in the event the ign remains dead in P?

Arthur Dalton · #6 07-04-2007, 07:56 PM

Yes Sir..
Gear selection requires Brake application at Stand-still,
Remember those old Audis that uses to take the corner of the Garage OFF ?????

deanyel · #7 07-04-2007, 09:47 PM

I remember that - the market value of my Audi was decimated - and it was a stick.

Arthur Dalton · #8 07-04-2007, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by deanyel

I remember that - the market value of my Audi was decimated - and it was a stick.

I know...some Insurance Co wouldn't even write a policy on them.
Every one came out with the brake/gear selector protection after that..
My buddy smashed into his garage door..that is why I threw that in there ...we goofed on him for years and beers on that one ..

david s poole · #9 07-05-2007, 10:47 AM

the audi thing was due mostly to the automatic idle valve because it was wired so that it was fully open with no power[1500-1700rpm]all the boys soon got smarter[including mercedes] and wired them to need power to open.