SL/R129: Won't Let Go of the #%&@ Key
12-31-2006 | 01:07 AM
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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!!!!
12-31-2006 | 02:15 PM
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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.
12-31-2006 | 03:25 PM
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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...
01-01-2007 | 02:46 AM
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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.
