Keyfob hard to remove from ignition
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Mercedes C230 1997 W202
Keyfob hard to remove from ignition
Hi,
My keyfob is hard to pull out of the ignition on my w204 2008.
Anyone know what are common reasons for this?
Additional info:
- Equally hard to pull out the fob for both two keyfobs I have (shifter in park).
- Dry lubrication of the ignition insides done, no difference
- Cleaned the keys and the inside of the ignition "barrel" with no difference
Thankful for any info regarding this. It ia like the barrel isn't recognizing the key is in position 0 in the ignition lock. I have not read out codes yet. Thanks.
// Daniel
My keyfob is hard to pull out of the ignition on my w204 2008.
Anyone know what are common reasons for this?
Additional info:
- Equally hard to pull out the fob for both two keyfobs I have (shifter in park).
- Dry lubrication of the ignition insides done, no difference
- Cleaned the keys and the inside of the ignition "barrel" with no difference
Thankful for any info regarding this. It ia like the barrel isn't recognizing the key is in position 0 in the ignition lock. I have not read out codes yet. Thanks.
// Daniel
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2008 C300 4Matic
Hi,
My keyfob is hard to pull out of the ignition on my w204 2008.
Anyone know what are common reasons for this?
Additional info:
- Equally hard to pull out the fob for both two keyfobs I have (shifter in park).
- Dry lubrication of the ignition insides done, no difference
- Cleaned the keys and the inside of the ignition "barrel" with no difference
Thankful for any info regarding this. It ia like the barrel isn't recognizing the key is in position 0 in the ignition lock. I have not read out codes yet. Thanks.
// Daniel
My keyfob is hard to pull out of the ignition on my w204 2008.
Anyone know what are common reasons for this?
Additional info:
- Equally hard to pull out the fob for both two keyfobs I have (shifter in park).
- Dry lubrication of the ignition insides done, no difference
- Cleaned the keys and the inside of the ignition "barrel" with no difference
Thankful for any info regarding this. It ia like the barrel isn't recognizing the key is in position 0 in the ignition lock. I have not read out codes yet. Thanks.
// Daniel
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Ok, perhaps it is normal but doesn't feel Mercedes premium. The keys are chromed and I have found the fingers slipping on them as i try to take them out of the ignition. Need to grip them on the flat sides instead of the edges.
Read a lot about the stwering lock issues, but perhaps this is not related and a non-issue? Just thinking an older person would be strugggling with the force needed from the fingers to jyst get the key and lock it for the night. :-)
Read a lot about the stwering lock issues, but perhaps this is not related and a non-issue? Just thinking an older person would be strugggling with the force needed from the fingers to jyst get the key and lock it for the night. :-)
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2008 C300 4Matic
Ok, perhaps it is normal but doesn't feel Mercedes premium. The keys are chromed and I have found the fingers slipping on them as i try to take them out of the ignition. Need to grip them on the flat sides instead of the edges.
Read a lot about the stwering lock issues, but perhaps this is not related and a non-issue? Just thinking an older person would be strugggling with the force needed from the fingers to jyst get the key and lock it for the night. :-)
Read a lot about the stwering lock issues, but perhaps this is not related and a non-issue? Just thinking an older person would be strugggling with the force needed from the fingers to jyst get the key and lock it for the night. :-)
To test your steering lock (ESL), put the key in the ignition after having your car locked. If you hear the click and almost like a whirring sound immediately, it’s still working correctly.
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Update:
I tried the long pull and it helps a bit. I do not know if it is a related issue but turning the key from position 0 ton1 has some resistance too. Like small notch inside of the mechanism of the ignition lock.
To sort the key removal, I think I will attach a strap to use as additional leverage when removing the key.
I tried the long pull and it helps a bit. I do not know if it is a related issue but turning the key from position 0 ton1 has some resistance too. Like small notch inside of the mechanism of the ignition lock.
To sort the key removal, I think I will attach a strap to use as additional leverage when removing the key.
