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Old 06-19-2007, 05:01 PM
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Default Key Problem - 1986 500 SL

My key is stuck in the ignition - in position 2 - it will turn clockwise from there but not back to zero so I can't remove it and the immobiliser prevents the engine from starting because it has to start from zero!
I think it may be the cable from the park position to the ignition switch but how do I locate it - does it come from the gear stick or on top of the gearbox and how do i remove the trim to get behind the ignition switch if the problem is that end.
Any advice will be much appreciated.
 
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Old 06-20-2007, 12:23 AM
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Default RE: Key Problem - 1986 500 SL

Hi,
Have you tried moving the gear lever out of "P" and back again incase it didn't quite engage in "P".

If this doesn't work then I agree with you analysis and would suggest that the gearbox position switch is out of adjustment.
I believe (not familiar with pree 1995 MB) that this will be connected electrically.

Stuart.
 
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