First I have to say thanks to J. M. van Swaay for the very well informed and detailed answers to my questions. Seeing that picture of a corroded switch reminds me that my car is 12-years-old. I am sure I have quite a few parts that are starting to look just that bad.

I already made an appointment for my car to be checked, so I will just ask them to go ahead and replace the switch. My appointment isn’t until Monday, so the good news is that I might get a chance to try the neutral start again to confirm my problem the switch. The bad news is that it is possible my car will not start at all.

I will return to the forum with the outcome from my mechanic.

Thanks again for your help.

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I just couldn't give up on my 1995 E320.

I think it might be like always going back to that same bad relationship with an ex girlfriend.
You feel you love them too much, or you are just too stupid to know any better.



Flickr slideshow of my 1995 E320
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24145497@N06/sets/72157616572140057/