Wevets
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- E280 Avantgarde (W210)
Hi All, although I'm a new kid on the block, I've spent a long time checking posts and haven't come across anyone with this particular problem yet. Any advice would be gratefully received.
I have a 01/97 E280 Avantgarde Saloon. The ignition key is the fold out metal type. Intermitently, when I turn the key in the ignition to start the car, nothing happens. It's as if someone has disconnected the battery. After several attempts, it always starts (so far!). It can happen when the engine's hot or cold. Nothing appears to be loose or broken and it doesn't matter whether I remove the key and reinsert it, or just keep turning it. Although I can live with it, it is at times frustrating / inconvenient / embarrassing and it does seem to be happening more often now.
My DIY knowledge is non-existent and I don't have a money tree! Any suggestions?
Thanks
Steve.
I have a 01/97 E280 Avantgarde Saloon. The ignition key is the fold out metal type. Intermitently, when I turn the key in the ignition to start the car, nothing happens. It's as if someone has disconnected the battery. After several attempts, it always starts (so far!). It can happen when the engine's hot or cold. Nothing appears to be loose or broken and it doesn't matter whether I remove the key and reinsert it, or just keep turning it. Although I can live with it, it is at times frustrating / inconvenient / embarrassing and it does seem to be happening more often now.
My DIY knowledge is non-existent and I don't have a money tree! Any suggestions?
Thanks
Steve.