ok, i have never heard of this one.

1994 e320... owner says a mercedes mechanic told him it needed an ignition switch..... when he starts it... the starter keeps running while the engine is running...and it supposedly draws or shorts the battery.

mechanic told him its a classic problem..

i am interested in the car....but its too far away to check out for a joy ride.

i would have to go up there and put in an ignition switch... not the part with the key...but that piece behind it.. i think i have the part already

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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Ya sounds like the spring is shot, maybe if he turns the key back slightly it may stop doing that? Like its not returning to its run position. Or that pin or contact has pulled out inside.