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1997 Mercedes-Benz E320

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kurt Zelmer, Beverly Hills, CA, May 18, 2009, 10:07

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the key just all of a sudden stopped turning in ignition. anyone that might shed some light on this as i cant close windows or start car obviosly and its in a bad spot

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  dandd May 22, 2009, 10:53
  

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  Do you have another key to try? If that does not work, then the ignition cylinder is broken. Also try moving the steering wheel to remove any tension form the steering lock. Sometimes this helps.
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