Electrics stuck on but electric ignition won't engage

Benja

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C250 Turbo diesel estate 1998
I came down to find my stereo was playing and after further investigation realised that the electrics have come on themselves without the key. When the key is introduced to the ignition nothing happens at all. I disconnected the battery to keep it from dying completely having already tested pulling fuses. Any suggestions? I cannot see a particular fuse for the ignition
 

grahamcol

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2001 SLK230, 2007 CLK220 CDI
I'd firstly try reconnecting the battery to see if it's gone back to normal. If that doesn't work then it sounds to me like it could be the EIS (Electronic Ignition Switch) playing up. See what others say.
 

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Perhaps the battery is too low now and it needs a charge, the radio's can fail and come on by themselves.
 

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