ignition key won't turn

louisdeux

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e320 1999
The ignition key won't turn in my 1999 E320.
The steering wheel turns freely.
I've replaced the batteries in the key, but it wouldn't turn before or after doing this.
don't know if the following is helpful. I replaced the engine battery a month ago and drove it since. Worked fine.

Thanks
 

television

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2002 SL500, 216 CL500, all fully loaded
As you have a long plastic key that chances are the wire has broken on the transponder coil and an easy fix normally
 

brandwooddixon

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Do you have a second key to try with?
Incidentally you don't require batteries in the key for it to work in the ignition. It receives power through an internal the coil from the EIS.
 


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