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Old 10-16-2013, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Zacharias View Post
I noticed last week on my '85 300d that a couple of times after startup the blower motor wasn't working (except on defrost). However, if I turned the key back to the off position then restarted, it worked.

This morning the blower will only run if I select defrost. When I gently move the key a bit with the engine running, I get a loud clicking from inside the dash and once in a while the blower engages for a split sec.

Am I correct in thinking I need a new keyswitch assembly?

Thanks
Someone on http://ozbenz.net/ is having a similar problem.

Between the Key Tumbler and the Ignition Switch is your Steering Colum Lock.
The Steering Colum Lock is that part that has that Spring Tension you turn the Key against and pushes the Key back.

So is it the Ignition Switch or the Steering Colum Lock or a combination of both?
I posted some pics showing the parts of the Steering Colum Lock that were broken on the other Forum.

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