Author Topic: Key won't turn.  (Read 3726 times)

BaronYoungman

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Key won't turn.
« on: May 20, 2008, 07:36:27 »
The key which worked fine before won't turn.  I pulled it into the shop OK but when went to move it into the spray booth the key fits in but wont turn to unlock the wheels.  I know it has something to do with the steering lock....but what do I do?  Don't want to break the key in the lock!

Bob
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Re: Key won't turn.
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2008, 08:38:22 »
Jiggle the steering wheel, if the tire is against a curb or whatever causing the steering shaft to hold pressure against the locking pin, the key will not turn.

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Re: Key won't turn.
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2008, 20:58:49 »
that did it!!!!!!

THANKS

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Originally posted by BaronYoungman

The key which worked fine before won't turn.  I pulled it into the shop OK but when went to move it into the spray booth the key fits in but wont turn to unlock the wheels.  I know it has something to do with the steering lock....but what do I do?  Don't want to break the key in the lock!

Bob


Bob "Baron" Youngman
1971 280 SL silver  1 car 0 boxes
1983 500sec Wheeler Dealer AMG w AMG coupe
1965 220se coupe restomod
1988 560sec  Japan "Yakuza Car"