WTF!!! Steering wheel jammed...key won't budge!!!
03-25-2007, 03:00 AM
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WTF!!! Steering wheel jammed...key won't budge!!!
I just got back to my car and all of a sudden i put the key in the ignition and i cannot start my car. the key will not budge from the off position and the steering wheel will not unlock! battery is not dead and the remote key batteries were replaced...what the hell is this?
Has anybody had this problem...HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Has anybody had this problem...HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
03-25-2007, 11:48 AM
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that much i know. i tried it several times but it didn't budge an inch. had to have my car towed to the dealer to see WTF is going on. thanks anyways...
03-25-2007, 11:56 AM
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I would have said the same thing. I have had the lock lock in a couple cars usually move the wheel and turn the key and it is fine. Let us know what happens.
03-25-2007, 12:05 PM
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On my 2000 430 CLK there is a small motor that pulls back a pin bolted to the steering column. The ignition switch computer has to recognize your key to make that motor run. There is one bolt thru the column lock that holds it in place but the bolt won't come out unless the lock is unlocked. Either that or drill out the bolt. My car had some real messed up wiring when I got it so I just droped a short bolt in the top that is long enough to hold it in but it doesn't have the slot in it so that it is locked in place. That way if it wouldn't unlock I can reach up and pull the bolt out and remove the lock. Jerry
03-25-2007, 12:15 PM
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03-25-2007, 12:21 PM
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MB tech says it could either be the key that is messed up or the actual ingnition switch. whatever it is i hope my extended warranty has got me covered. i know this will cost many $$$$!
