Ignition Locked up whats wrong?
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'94 E 320, other car is a 02 xl denali
Ignition Locked up whats wrong?
Hey i have a 94 e 320...when i put the key in the ignition it simply will not turn the ignition. Its completely locked up and the only conclusion i could make was that the tumbler is bad. Does any body know if this is the problem? or if theyve experienced this problem before?
thanks
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Move the steering wheel back and forth while trying to twist the key. Are you using an oem key? If not, is it made out of brass? I heard this is kinda like a warning as the tumbler will soon go bad after. Fix it now rather than later when it is stuck.... I think... anybody else want to confirm?
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'94 E 320, other car is a 02 xl denali
thanks for the advice....i will try this as soon as i can. but for now i have some hw to do 
......if this new thing doesnt work, then will i have to replace the tumbler completely?
thanks so much for all the help.
......if this new thing doesnt work, then will i have to replace the tumbler completely?thanks so much for all the help.
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All W124s do this at some point.
You'll need a new tumbler assembly and soon.
Must get from dealer--bring your proof of ownership.
My indie mechanic had a "temporary" tumbler he installed until tumbler with correct keying arrived from dealer.
You'll need a new tumbler assembly and soon.
Must get from dealer--bring your proof of ownership.
My indie mechanic had a "temporary" tumbler he installed until tumbler with correct keying arrived from dealer.
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'94 E 320, other car is a 02 xl denali
ok well the graphite didnt work....so it looks as though i will be replacing the ignition...
does anyone know how much approximately it will cost?
thanks for the help
does anyone know how much approximately it will cost?thanks for the help
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