1997 E320 key issue
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1997 MB E320
1997 E320 key issue
Hello everyone new to the forum. I'm a 35 year retired Master Tech in gas and diesel vehicles both large and small but I'm stumped with my daughters 1997 E320. We thought the key had went south because it hasn't recognized the key in the ignition for some time but it started and was driven daily. Well we gambled and ordered a new key from MB. We picked the key from the dealer and tried the new key,everything else worked perfectly but the ignition still won't turn..........do we possibly have an ignition lock cylinder with worn out tumblers or the switch part that's faulty??? Sorry for being long winded but sometimes more is better,any and all help will be appreciated . Thank You in advance
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You better come up to speed----- the W210 ignition system does not have tumblers--you now have DAS--drive authorization system---the key, steering lock and ECU are all interconnected electronically.
The other issue is that you assumed it was a key before diagnosing the system which would have determined the location of the fault---I would go back to the dealer and have them do a quick test----what does it say about DAS or whatever
The other issue is that you assumed it was a key before diagnosing the system which would have determined the location of the fault---I would go back to the dealer and have them do a quick test----what does it say about DAS or whatever
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Hello everyone new to the forum. I'm a 35 year retired Master Tech in gas and diesel vehicles both large and small but I'm stumped with my daughters 1997 E320. We thought the key had went south because it hasn't recognized the key in the ignition for some time but it started and was driven daily. Well we gambled and ordered a new key from MB. We picked the key from the dealer and tried the new key,everything else worked perfectly but the ignition still won't turn..........do we possibly have an ignition lock cylinder with worn out tumblers or the switch part that's faulty??? Sorry for being long winded but sometimes more is better,any and all help will be appreciated . Thank You in advance
Last edited by nelbur; 07-21-2014 at 07:36 PM.