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HELP! Cant start my 202 (key cant turn)

Old Jun 7, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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HELP! Cant start my 202 (key cant turn)

Hi ...
I can not start my w202(facelifted) in my carpark.

-infrared key
-cant turn the key when i insert it into my car. i can not rotate the key at all!
-Gear shift in "P"
-Car have enough battary..i guess... (car's light can on, and i able to use keyless entry)
-I have tried to turn the steering wheel and rotate the key at the same time....nothing happen..

What is happening?????
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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Unfortunately the only time I have had that happen is when the battery was dead. Sorry I can't be more help.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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Probably a new key or EIS need to visit the dealer.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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make sure the car is in park
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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giggle the stearing wheel then turn
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