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Old Oct 28, 2015 | 10:19 PM
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1997 E420 HELP,,,,
help help i am new here and my E420 has locked and i can not turn the key ? key in the ignition and it wont turn.just before this i went to the post office went out to start my E420 with windows and sun roof open and the key will not turn ? please any help will be better than i am now. a e420 that i can not drive
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1997 e 420 brabus
Turn key in door or ignition?
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bone stock E55 AMG
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1997 has metal blade for the ignition.
Must be worn tumbler.
Still with some play, help of vibrator it should turn eventually.
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