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Originally Posted by JamesB
I have A 1992 300e ive started it often with no prob turning the key. well ive noticed in the past week the ignition getting slightly harder to turn to the start position. my wife took the car to work last night on second shift. at 11.00 pm she called saying the key wont turn at all steering is locked. the car is in park wont come out of gear. Its stuck. i tried moving steering wheel right and left to brack it loose. no good. tried pushing brack peddle down turn the key no good. tried spraying carb cleaner . then w d40 no luck, tried pushing car back and forward to brack key loose no good. someone said maybe netural switch. whats that have to do with key turning to on position. Please someone Help me. The Dealer Waiting With money signs in his eyes.
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There is quite a bit of writing on this subject. Using "search" and "stuck ignition" will probably get you several hours of reading. But you can start here:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=122926
Your cylinder has been giving you warning signs and you choose not to pay attention. After you get cylinder to turn you need to replace the cylinder, you may not get another chance.