What to do if your ignition key does not turn?
If your key does not turn, before you start cutting things out of the car, try placing a palm sander or other small vibrating tool against the lock while turning the key. This will sometimes help free up the tumbler and get the key to move. Before you begin any work, make sure the transmission is securely in Park.
How do you change the ignition lock on a Mercedes 190E?
Use a 10mm Hex and breaker bar to remove the screw holding the wheel to the shaft (red arrow).Have someone hold the wheel while you break the screw loose, never use the steering lock to hold the wheel in place. In this photo you can see the airbag plug (green arrow) and horn connections (yellow arrows).
Where is the airbag plug on a Mercedes 190E?
Pull the airbag unit from the wheel and disconnect the plug (red arrows). Always store the airbag unit with the logo or padded side facing up.
If your key does not turn, before you start cutting things out of the car, try placing a palm sander or other small vibrating tool against the lock while turning the key. This will sometimes help free up the tumbler and get the key to move. Before you begin any work, make sure the transmission is securely in Park.
What’s the best way to turn the ignition?
Then insert the key into the ignition and gently jiggle the key without putting much pressure on the key as do this. As the lock pins on the tumbler wear out it will get harder and harder to turn the ignition of your car. Here is a video that will help you understand this problem.
What to do if your Mercedes key won’t turn?
If you have this problem you will have to install a new / virgin EIS. You can not install a used unit because the EIS has to be paired / married to the car using Mercedes-Benz Star Diagnostic Software. They key itself may be the reason why the car doesn’t start. The key may open the doors, but it will not start the car.
Use a 10mm Hex and breaker bar to remove the screw holding the wheel to the shaft (red arrow).Have someone hold the wheel while you break the screw loose, never use the steering lock to hold the wheel in place. In this photo you can see the airbag plug (green arrow) and horn connections (yellow arrows).
What to do if your ignition key won’t turn?
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Sometimes the ignition key won’t turn or rotate. If that happens the vehicle won’t start, the steering wheel won’t turn and it won’t shift into gear. On a late 90’s or early 2000 GM vehicle this is the way to get it apart so you can replace the tumbler. Loading…
Then insert the key into the ignition and gently jiggle the key without putting much pressure on the key as do this. As the lock pins on the tumbler wear out it will get harder and harder to turn the ignition of your car. Here is a video that will help you understand this problem.
What causes a Mercedes Benz key to not turn?
List of common problems and possible solutions 1 Locked Steering Wheel. New drivers always experience this at least once, so we thought we would include it in this list. 2 Discharged Battery Undervoltage. 3 Key Tumbler Defective. 4 Defective Electronic Ignition/Switch System EIS / N73. 5 Smart Key Remote.
What to do if your ignition switch is stuck?
Step 1 – All vehicles have a steering wheel lockout safety device that will not allow the steering wheel to turn when the key is in the “OFF” position. Step 2 – Vehicles equipped with power steering utilize a pump which maintains pressure while the engine is running.