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Old May 4, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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Help, Key Wont Turn..

Like the title says, my key wont turn when i put it in the ignition. The key is pretty beat up, and all the buttons are cracked, so im assuming its the key. If so, is there anywhere else i can get a key other than the stealership, im not trying to pay $200 for a new key.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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no one has had this problem where there key wont turn?
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Old May 10, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by rjlawlor646
Like the title says, my key wont turn when i put it in the ignition. The key is pretty beat up, and all the buttons are cracked, so im assuming its the key. If so, is there anywhere else i can get a key other than the stealership, im not trying to pay $200 for a new key.

ITS WORTH THE $200 THE NEW KEY IS BAD ***. ALSO MAKE SURE YOUR STEERING WHEEL ISN'T LOCKED TRY TO MOVE IT AROUND, CLICK THE LINK AND CHECK OUT THE PICCS

http://www.kenrockwell.com/mercedes/...s-CIMG1783.jpg
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Old May 12, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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yup, it was the key, and the new key is def worthe the money..anyone know where i can get one of those leather covers for the new style key..the last key i had, evey button got cracked because of my other keys on the ring
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