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Old Aug 28, 2024 | 07:57 AM
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Boy, Do I need Help!

I am finally throwing in the towel...
1999 SL600
Can anyone explain to me how to get these 3 pieces to go together? Specifically the ring onto the ignition.

I have ASRA and have stared at the instructions, but cannot figure this out.

I purchased a theft recovery 1999 SL600 and I am trying to install a new ignition. I was practicing on an ignition that does not fit the car that the previous owner purchased from a wrecking yard. I already have a new ignition, lock cylinder, ring and remote key fob. I just can't seem to wrap my antique skull around putting this ring on.

I know it requires the key/fob/blade to be inserted, then the metal ring is to go around the ignition cylinder, but I can't make it work.

Any and all suggestions would be most helpful, however keep in mind, I'm too old to do the funky chicken to get this done.


Thanks!

Mike
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Pretty sure it requires the backwards funky chicken

Sorry I can't be of more help
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Old Aug 28, 2024 | 03:18 PM
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This might help http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/R129IgnitionSwitch
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