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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 07:27 PM
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E320 Ignition problem

Im going to see a super clean e320 tomorrow. The seller states the only issue with the car is, it starts but will not turn off. I have never heard of such an issue before. So I don't know what to think of it. Ignition.... bad key........ Can someone please shed some light on whether this is a good buy or not. With Christmas around the corner I'm not looking to gamble on a expensive fix.
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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That behavior is possible with an CAN bus car like the E320. Have the car professionally inspected by an MB tech preferably at a dealer or maybe a well-known independent MB tech. Problem could either be expensive or a simple fix.
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 07:44 PM
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I won't be able to get a MB tech to the car or the car to one. I suggested to seller but he's not willing. Any idea what a simple fix or expensive fix might be?
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 10:14 PM
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Forget the fix. If the seller will not allow an inspection, pass on the car.
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