PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Key wont turn and not the tumbler's fault

LUVMBDiesels · #5 04-15-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stephenc03

Do you have any pictures of what you are talking about? Cant I just disasemble the the steering lock?
-Stephen

What I am talking about is the shut off switch which is a small cylinder with two vacuum lines connected to it that is attached to the right side of the tumbler cylinder. It is held on with two small nuts. If it moves out of position, it will catch on the cam that activates the shut off function causing the key to stop moving around the number 2 position. In other words you cannot move the key far enough to start the engine.

Take out the instrument panel and feel around the key switch (Ignition cylinder) You should find what I am talking about. If you loosen the nuts and the key moves all the way, you have your culprit. It is easier than dealing with the steering lock.