1985 300D ignition switch won't turn
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1985 300D
1985 300D ignition switch won't turn
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My 1985 300d ignition switch won't turn all the time. The key works fine in the door every time so I assume that's not the problem. It works in the ignition most of the time but sometimes it just won't turn at all. Any ideas on how to fix it? If the ignition switch need to be replaced, what would be the procedure? Is it a major job?
My 1985 300d ignition switch won't turn all the time. The key works fine in the door every time so I assume that's not the problem. It works in the ignition most of the time but sometimes it just won't turn at all. Any ideas on how to fix it? If the ignition switch need to be replaced, what would be the procedure? Is it a major job?
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1982 300D VNT, 1980 240D 3.0T, 1982 300TD
Instead of being a smartass, try to realize he is asking if when the lock won't turn you have tried turning the steering wheel and the key at the same time. When the steering lock in engaged, sometimes the return force from the steering system (rubber of the tires flexing) can pinch the column lock and make retraction of the pin, and turning of the key, impossible.
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1985 300D
Instead of being a smartass, try to realize he is asking if when the lock won't turn you have tried turning the steering wheel and the key at the same time. When the steering lock in engaged, sometimes the return force from the steering system (rubber of the tires flexing) can pinch the column lock and make retraction of the pin, and turning of the key, impossible.
