Hello I Need Help,my 1992 400se Mercedes Benz ,i Have Problems With It ,sometimes It Start To Shake And It Shut Off,and Today I Put The Key In It And It Did The Same Thing ,but I Can Not Get The Key Out Of The Ignition And The Key Dont Turn At All ,there Is Power In Th Car And Can Not Get The Key Out Or Get The Car Started ,please Help Help

Please Help Guys

Have you tried rocking the steering wheel while turning the key?

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1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600

Too Many Times,and Nothing Happened,the Only Light Is On In Dash Is The Red Srs Light,and You Can Not Move The Key To The Start Position

Maybe I shouldn´t ask, but anyway, is the gear in P or N..?

Try reading these threads for ideas/help.
The tumbler and/or steering lock will need to be replaced with new.



How not to remove the ignition lock! Butchery at its finest.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=148451

R129 - Ignition switch replacement "post #21."
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1138367#post1138367

Ignition Cylinder Tumbler replacement; mixed diesel/gas
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1065596#post1065596

Ignition Cylinder, Switch, or Housing?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=145832

it is on p for sure

there is any way that i can get the car started atleast i can drive it home ,and i can have some one look at it here ,its still parked at the mall ??and if i do that ,how do i turn it off since the key dont come out ?

OK, if the key is sitting as a rock I have no idea. But if you can twist it a little but as you say not get it out or to start, it may be the little electric switch close to the gear selector. I have not opened this up myself, but it should be pretty easy to check if somebody can fill you in how....

Moving the stick from P and back, if possible, may also get it into the right position..?

thanks ,but i tried to move the geer to d and n and 2 and 3 and it moved ,but could not get the key out,the key can move just a little till the right in this position can give you power in the car as the radio ,but can not start it or take it out ,and i am sorry ,i did not know what you mean by the switch you were talking about can you tell me more or give me a pic please? thank you much

This points to an electric gremlin, possibly in this switch. Maybe it is just to lift the frame around the stick and have a look? Sorry I am no expert, just guessing from what I have read elsewhere...

thanks ,i tried this also ,and it did not work either

You can also call 1-800 FORMERCEDES to inquire about your car's symptoms. Over the phone, a service representative will try to coach you through getting back on the road. It's free.


Mercedes-Benz USA, Mercedes Care, Client Care, 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES
http://www.mbusa.com/care/client-care/1-800-for-mercedes.do

(1-800-367-6372)

thank you all for trying to help,i had to take it to the dealership to look at it ,i will let you know what was wrong with it later when i find out and incase if anyone having the same problem in the future,thanks again.