Can't get key out!

[wh1tejan]

I have just acquired an SLK230 Kompressor automatic (1999) and although it runs really well, I cannot get the key out when I stop and turn everything off. I've checked it is in "Park", that the handbrake is on & the lights turned off; I have wiggled the steering wheel in case it has a "lock" feature and I have wiggled the key but it just won't come out of the ignition. Could it be a sensor problem so that the ignition doesn't recognise that everything is closed down? I'm not the slightest bit mechanical so any clues why this is happening would be hugely appreciated!

 

[LostKiwi]

Take the gearbox out of park and put it back in park and try again ?

 

[grahamcol]

Sounds like the interlock cable to the ignition switch isnt working correctly. This senses that the car is in P and allows the key to be withdrawn.

 

[wh1tejan]

Take the gearbox out of park and put it back in park and try again ?

 

[wh1tejan]

Many thanks - I tried this but sadly, it didn't work!

 

[wh1tejan]

Sounds like the interlock cable to the ignition switch isnt working correctly. This senses that the car is in P and allows the key to be withdrawn.

 

[wh1tejan]

Thanks, Graham. I'm going to investigate this (or rather, I'm going to get some-one more tech-savvy to do so!)

 

[brianbrian]

I suppose you are putting your foot on the brake.