e280 4x4 auto 1997

[terryevans]

e280 4x4 auto 1997 key won't turn

can you help my car was working perfect stopped at the shop went to starter it key will not turn and gear box stuck in park central locking working ok

 

[paulcallender]

It sounds like the ignition barrel is faulty. Do you have normal electrical functions you would expect, in positions 1 (accessory) and 2 (normal running), as well as 3 (start)?

 

[jberks]

Had the same on a C class. Gear is stuck in P as it needs the key to turn to release it. In my case, the barrel had collapsed internally - they key went in but wouldn't turn.

 

[terryevans]

e280 4x4

many thanks.i thing it time to dismantle a bit to see whats going on

 

[terryevans]

key will not turn e280

It sounds like the ignition barrel is faulty. Do you have normal electrical functions you would expect, in positions 1 (accessory) and 2 (normal running), as well as 3 (start)?[/QU




key elec chip type will go in but not turn to allow the gear box to come out of park light only work battery good Many thanks Terry

 

[jberks]

Sorry - had the old metal key in mind. Issue is the same though - no key - no gearbox.

Mine did something similar recently - put key in and ...nothing. Got quite worried but on the 4th attempt, everything whirred into life and its been fine since.
Do you have another key or your emergency key? Tried shaking the steering wheel in case the locking solenoid is stuck? I suspect that if the solenoid doesn't release, it won't allow you to turn the key as a safety measure - hence the clicks and whirrs you normally get when you first put the key in.

If none of the above works, I'd try disconnecting the battery, leaving for 1 hour and reconnecting again - may reset whatever has got confused.

Failing that, its going to be an electronics issue and I'd be handing it to someone with the necessary diagnostic kit (specialist/dealer). It's not unheard of for the electronic lock module to fail - there is an old one on display on my specialists reception desk that he's replaced at some point.

 

[Andy Gayle]

Hi

I am assuming that the vehicle is a e210 with a plastic key. But I would try a new key first. The central locking part of the key is a different part of the key to the ignition part.


Regards

Andy@ www.mercedesservicing.com