I put this off and yesterday I couldn't get the key to turn in the ignition when I was leaving a restaurant. Finally got it to start and drove straight to my indie. He used a cleaner spray and we got some gunk out but then it stuck again.

We called the closest MB dealership (120+ miles away in Riverside) and they won't ship a new ignition switch assembly. I have to personally go in with my current registration and CDL to order it to fit my key. And, they won't ship it to my indie once it comes in--I have to personally pick it up. They are telling me it's the law.

Why would I be ordering an ignition to fit my key if I were a thief and had a KEY? I don't get it.

To be safe, I left the car parked at my indie's place and will bring him the new part.

If anyone else is having this problem, don't delay. I should have done this when I originally read this thread.

While I'm at it I am going to have them order me the trunk lock assembly. It is sticking now too.