SL/R129: Won't Let Go of the #%&@ Key
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From: On an island in Washington State
1999 Mercedes Benz SL500 & 2009 E350 4Matic Wagon
Won't Let Go of the #%&@ Key
Twice now, my 1999 SL500 has refused to let me pull the key out after I have shut down the engine. Finally after considerable turning on and off it will let go. Has anyone else had this problem? I am afraid I will get stuck somewhere next time and not be able to leave the car. HELP PLEASE!!!!
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From: Abbotsford, BC, Canada
1999 SL 500 & 2011 E 550 4Matic
I think that always happens (on a hill or on the flat) when you happen to have your foot hard on the brake when truning the key off and removing the key.
As a reminder to put the parking break on?
Let your foot off the nrake and the key will release normally.
As a reminder to put the parking break on?
Let your foot off the nrake and the key will release normally.
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From: Manchester, UK
500 SL R129, Blue - 1991. Mini Cooper S, Works Kit Silver - 2007. Mitsubishi FTO, Silver - 1996.
make sure you are fully in 'park', sometimes it isn't quite in.... also try shuffling the steering wheel... it'll eventually cure itself, whatever you do dont force the key...
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yes it happens to me if you pull the key out quick then it will get stuck try to slowly shift to P then turn your lights off if they are on then and shut the car off then open your door and pull the key out , never had a problem since.
