2007-03-18 03:20:03 · 10 answers · asked by leeric3 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mercedes-Benz
Put the ey in turn the ignition while turning the steering wheel.
2007-03-18 04:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the car has the original key, the ignition lock may have failed.Try moving the key all ways possible (up, down, in, out) while turning it, moving the steering wheel with the other hand.If this doesn't work, put some lubricant spray into the keyhole and wait a few minutes (brake liquid works also fine), then try again. if no result is reached, you need a locksmith.A good one.
2007-03-18 07:21:13 · answer #2 · answered by doktor4carz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your steering is locking the ignition switch, try these steps:
1) Put the key in the ignition and apply pressure to turn the vehicle on.
2) With your other hand turn the steering wheel left and right, one of these directions should not allow any movement, go the other way then, you may need to turn the wheel hard
Hopefully with a couple good tries the steering wheel should disengage the ignition switch and allow it to turn, it's just locked up. Happened to my girlfriend and she was frantic.
Best of Luck!!!
2007-03-18 03:46:59 · answer #3 · answered by Philodigy 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The ignition switch was one of the first things I had to replace on my W126. The switch is one of the minor weaknesses of Benzes built between the late 70s and about 1990 and they seem to last about 15 -17 years. If you can't get the key to turn by wriggling the steering wheel, you will have to do repairs on the switch. These are not as difficult or expensive as you may think. The actual lock will be OK, its just the mechanism around it. Check the Mercedes owners sites on the net, as I have seen detailed instructions on how to do this job.
2007-03-19 01:46:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well first you need to turn the steering wheel as far as it will go left or right and then while doing that put the key in and start her up
2007-03-18 09:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by benz-rich 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the ignition key won't turn even if you rock the steering wheel, it's because the ignition lock cylinder is worn out. The procedure to fix this isn't pretty, you can find it here:
http://www.dieselgiant.com/repairignitionlock.htm
2007-03-18 11:18:46 · answer #6 · answered by anywherebuttexas 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when you put the key in the ignition try jerking the sterring wheel back and forth while trying to turning the key.
2007-03-21 10:49:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you turn the wheel to the right or left then try it it should work. if not you prolly have a problem with your steering column.
2007-03-20 15:40:15 · answer #8 · answered by dsaleh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by turning the wheel to ome side as far as it goes, you can getthe ingition to turn
2007-03-18 03:27:01 · answer #9 · answered by duster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to use Motors Manuals for this information. Foreign car section.
2007-03-18 03:26:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋