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Mercedes-Benz 380SL Ignition key will not turn. Always had

 
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Ignition key will not turn. Always had to get it in just the right spot but now, it will not unlock at all.

 

Country: United States
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 380SL
Year: 1981

Already Tried:
Wiggling key

Submitted: 687 days and 18 hours ago.
Category: Mercedes
Value: $14
Status: CLOSED

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Expert:  eurotec replied687 days and 18 hours ago.


eurotec :

That's a bog problem when the key will not turn.

eurotec :

You will need to cut the steering lock from the steering column in order to repair it.

Customer :

Bog?

eurotec :

When the key won't turn there is no way to take it apart without cutting.

Customer :

Just shoot me now.

eurotec :

I know! If you are persistent you may be able to get the key to turn one more time so that the lock can be removed without cutting the lock out.

eurotec :

It's still a lot of work but not as bad as having to cut it.

Customer :

If I am able to get it to turn, what is the procedure for removing the lock

eurotec :

I can post some instructions to remove it if you can turn the key.

Customer :

Thanks.

eurotec :

It will take me a minute

Customer :

Will I have to remove the dash?

eurotec :

No need to remove the dash.

eurotec :

Click here for the instructions.

Customer :

No dash removal is the best news I could hope for. Thank you very much

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