There is a slight possibility that the lock that was installed was coded to the car. You need a key for the doors anyway, so order a key first to see if it also operates the ignition. I missed the part about 4matic, so since Gilly mentioned it, I go along with his thoughts. The first version 4matic was a nightmare and unreliable. You can't give them away in California. The new 4matics are a whole different animal. If you want something inexpensive and reliable in the snow, I'd recommend a Subaru or Isuzu Trooper.


Peter

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