66wagon

Looking for some help. I have a 97 Benz E320. I backed in my driveway, shut the car off , went out later to run an errand, and the key would not turn in the ignition. Thinking it was a costly ignition repair I put it off for a couple weeks. The new guy where I work overheard me talking about it. He worked in a Meecedes shop for a short while before moving and said he would help me with it. He got the ignition switch out of the dash, freed it up and it works fine. The problem is the column itself. The end of the ignition switch engauges in the column to unlock the steering wheel when turned. This cannot be turned. Has anyone had similar experiences? is this a mechanical issue? is there a solenoild to check? or power to solenoid somewhere? Sorry to be so long winded, any help would be GREATLY appreciated ! Scott

spjyxl

I have the same issue. MY wife's 96 E320 is in the garage now, with the steering wheel locked. You can turn the key, even start the car, but the steering wheel remains locked. I have had instructions anywhere from, removing the steering column, to grinding the bottom from the ignition lock housing. Last word from a MB mechanic was..."have the car towed in"....I cannot spend hundreds of dollars on this...SURELY.. someone has a way to unlock the wheel....

Tonishia

Hello i just had the same issue with the same yr mk n modle

Plutoe

I love when the poster refers to the dead(a 2008 and 2011 post)---have the car towed to the dealer who will do a proper job of replacing the steering lock---forget the drilling, welding and hack sawing