You are on borrowed time. Run to the dealer as fast as you can and order a new tumbler. When it fails for good, and it will, you are looking at an $800+ repair job.
I had that problem about three years ago, during which time the MB tech said, "the 89's are starting to go" referring to the tumblers. Almost $1,000 and five days later, it was fixed. Had I acted sooner, it would have been a DIY job for about $100.
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Originally Posted by Sopranoo24
This problem started like 2 weeks ago, I notice when I put the key in the igintion it won't turn, after 3-5 tries it finally went and the car started. BUT Now it won;t turn at all, I could turn with all my might and nothing, car is stuck in front of my house without any way to start it. I notice the notches on the tumbler aren't lined up and it looks like it past postion one on the ignition switch. ( towards the left) How do I go about repairing this problem and how big of a deal is it? If anyone could help it would be great. I could get the car out of gear, so the car does roll and the steering wheel is not locked, just in case that helps. im afraid if I move the steering wheel too much it will lock up. any help would be great Thanks
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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite
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1989 260E, 223,00 miles, Black/Black
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