Key Wont Turn.. Just Changed Battery Of the Car Plz Help!!
09-12-2007, 10:09 AM
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Key Wont Turn.. Just Changed Battery Of the Car Plz Help!!
Ok i just changed the battery of my car b/c it drained out due to leaving lights out. After changing the battery i now cant turn the key in the ignition i tried cleaing key and ignition sensor. Lights come on inside the car but when i put the key in nothing happen where it wont even turn the ignition. but this morning when i put the key in and tried to hit some buttons to see if it will work the Radio started to work which it wasnt doing yesterday. I put the key in the ignition for over 2 hours and left it there due to a thread i read in a forum. Can someone please advice me what to do i have to get this fix since its my everyday car and i dont want to dish out alot of $$ since i dont have warranty in the car. PLEASE HELP ME!
Should i get a new key? or is there something else. I tried synchronizing the key already. and cleaning.
2002 cl500
Should i get a new key? or is there something else. I tried synchronizing the key already. and cleaning.
2002 cl500
09-12-2007, 11:34 AM
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'03 CL500,& '18 GLS63. Gone: '83 500SEC,'99 500SL,'07GL450
In my 2003 cl500 owners' manual is the following info: "If the key is left in the starter position "O" for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the starter switch. Remove the key from the starter switch and reinsert. If the key can still not be turned , the battery MAY NOT BE FULLY CHARGED."
Make sure that the battery is fully charged and has been tested. Clean the battery posts, check the cables for wear, and ensure that the grounding point is clean.
Good luck.
Make sure that the battery is fully charged and has been tested. Clean the battery posts, check the cables for wear, and ensure that the grounding point is clean.
Good luck.
09-12-2007, 12:39 PM
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Thanks, i tried all the things you have said but still the key wont turn at all. i tried turning the wheel right to left but still the key isn't allowing me to start the car it wont even turn to the right or left!!!
09-12-2007, 12:45 PM
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Thanks, i tried all the things you have said but still the key wont turn at all. i tried turning the wheel right to left but still the key isn't allowing me to start the car it wont even turn to the right or left!!!
09-12-2007, 02:41 PM
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Call Roadside Assistance. From MBUSA website:
"Throughout the life of your Mercedes-Benz, a Roadside Assistance expert is just a toll-free call away. Call 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372) for assistance any time you're on the road, day or night, if you have a problem related to your Mercedes-Benz."
Every Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. - no matter how old, how many miles it's logged or how many owners it's had - qualifies for Roadside Assistance, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Call Roadside Assistance. From MBUSA website:
"Throughout the life of your Mercedes-Benz, a Roadside Assistance expert is just a toll-free call away. Call 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372) for assistance any time you're on the road, day or night, if you have a problem related to your Mercedes-Benz."
Every Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. - no matter how old, how many miles it's logged or how many owners it's had - qualifies for Roadside Assistance, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
