1980 450sl ignition key won't turn

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spanner - 25 Mar 2008 04:38 GMT

suddenly the ign. key won't turn as if the transmission isn't in PARK
but it is. I have tried nudging the car in park but nothing....key
will not budge. Any help much appreciated.

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-->> T.G. Lambach <<-- - 25 Mar 2008 07:30 GMT

1. Shake the steering wheel as you try the key.
2. Try another, less worn key.

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Kenneth P. Stox - 25 Mar 2008 07:38 GMT

> 1. Shake the steering wheel as you try the key.
> 2. Try another, less worn key.

3. Bend Over

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spanner - 25 Mar 2008 16:35 GMT

> -->> T.G. Lambach <<-- wrote:> 1. Shake the steering wheel as you try the key.
> > 2. Try another, less worn key.
>
> 3. Bend Over

I think I may have to bend over on this one.....thanks anyway

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Tiger - 25 Mar 2008 15:23 GMT

Try squirting some geaphite lock lubricant into the lock... you really need
a new tumbler.

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Tiger - 25 Mar 2008 17:18 GMT

Second to last resort is get a new key from dealer... all they need is your
VIN number and proof of ownership. They have the key on record and they will
carve out a new key. Sometime, keys are so worn out that the lock does not
recognize it... or someone copied a worn key and makes the matter even
worse.

Last resort is let dealer drill out the lock and replace it with original
key code tumbler.

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