I had a smart key go bad on my S211. Had me worried that the whole system would have to be R&R'd (I've heard horror stories). Got lucky and only had to replace the key, $300 later. I love the car, but it can be expensive. I've had to replace the air springs, shocks, transfer case, sway bar, heater control valve, crank sensor, and I figure I'm somewhat lucky. Thanks for sharing. I've found some good info here from folks like you sharing.
I have a 1997 E320. Key will only turn in cylinder when tugging at locked steering wheel and lots of key juggling. I have the switchblade key and a valet key. Is this the same lock cylinder or is mine "smart"?
Many Thanks for the video. Very informative. I have a 1996 E280 with a similar mechanical key cylinder. I have the infamous Locked steering wheel problem. The key can turn and even start the car but just failed to release the steering lock. Just wonder what the "No 1" key position is. You turn clockwise or anticlockwise to get to position 1?
Hey I need help I have E320 2000, it was sitting for a whole year I bought a new battery yesterday and all the lights work fine but it won’t crank!! What do I need to do to start it up ?!!
Hey buddy, I'm on same situation... My 2001 E320 sat for a year, I put new battery and everything works fine BUT car won't crank... I turn key to start and silence, nothing happens !!! Help please
I'm thinking that might need to be replaced on my car, I have the 03, I just wanna know what were the symptoms on the car if it's the switch vs the starter? Like what were the sounds or activity from the engine when you turned the key?
Hi i have a 1996 w210 mercedes and when i was removing the igntion switch to replace it with a new one, the plug got dismanteled and now i have the wires hanging and dont know where each wire goes. Can you help with this??
Do you keep the key in position 1 when taking out the old ignition switch and putting in the new one? I'm a DIYer too, but the fear of possibly locking my steering wheel up gives me the shivers.
I would never have figured that out ! ell done you. Have a great 2017, keep the videos coming, who knows ,you might even find a Panhard this year ! lol
It would be a great help if you give me the information where you but the stuff because im having the same problem with my car it would be a great help if you send me the links or info thanks
No, definitely not. Unfortunately I own a 1998 and the cost will be more than 850 €uro! I absolutely hate the Ex CEO Schrempp for making this crap W210 (the worst Mercedes ever made because all money for shareholder value).
Thank you. This is the only video I found on a 1996.
Much appreciated! My 97 C-280 is starting to have problems.....I'll see if I can do this myself!
Awesome thanks man! My uncle's is having a problem with the lock cylinder and I will have a go at fixing it thanks to you!
I had a smart key go bad on my S211. Had me worried that the whole system would have to be R&R'd (I've heard horror stories). Got lucky and only had to replace the key, $300 later. I love the car, but it can be expensive. I've had to replace the air springs, shocks, transfer case, sway bar, heater control valve, crank sensor, and I figure I'm somewhat lucky. Thanks for sharing. I've found some good info here from folks like you sharing.
Well at least the key tumbler still worked, otherwise you're in for some drilling...had to do that on my W124 and W126, almost like a bank safe heist!
I have a 1997 E320. Key will only turn in cylinder when tugging at locked steering wheel and lots of key juggling. I have the switchblade key and a valet key. Is this the same lock cylinder or is mine "smart"?
"Mercedessource" on youtube has alot of good how to repair Mercedes, very helpful.
How do you release the steering to unlock what controls that
Thanks !!!!!! I have to replace My w140 ignition switch!!!! This vídeo is very helpful
This video helped a lot.
Just another quirk of working on a German car. Congrats for figuring it out.
What a nightmare. Thank you so much for this!
Many Thanks for the video. Very informative. I have a 1996 E280 with a similar mechanical key cylinder. I have the infamous Locked steering wheel problem. The key can turn and even start the car but just failed to release the steering lock. Just wonder what the "No 1" key position is. You turn clockwise or anticlockwise to get to position 1?
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Nice job!
I noticed EIS was different. one had all the pins, and the other has 4. does this makes a difference
Hey I need help I have E320 2000, it was sitting for a whole year I bought a new battery yesterday and all the lights work fine but it won’t crank!! What do I need to do to start it up ?!!
Hey buddy, I'm on same situation... My 2001 E320 sat for a year, I put new battery and everything works fine BUT car won't crank... I turn key to start and silence, nothing happens !!! Help please
I'm thinking that might need to be replaced on my car, I have the 03, I just wanna know what were the symptoms on the car if it's the switch vs the starter? Like what were the sounds or activity from the engine when you turned the key?
Hi i have a 1996 w210 mercedes and when i was removing the igntion switch to replace it with a new one, the plug got dismanteled and now i have the wires hanging and dont know where each wire goes. Can you help with this??
Thank you for this I got exact car and hope this does it👍
Do you keep the key in position 1 when taking out the old ignition switch and putting in the new one? I'm a DIYer too, but the fear of possibly locking my steering wheel up gives me the shivers.
Makes me appreciate my 1950s/1960s cars! Interesting video though. You teased us with a shot of the MG, are we going to see more on that soon? :-)
How do I unlock steering
the problem iam having is disconnecting the electrical plug to the ignition switch
I would never have figured that out ! ell done you. Have a great 2017, keep the videos coming, who knows ,you might even find a Panhard this year ! lol
thanks for the insight/info.... it will save someone hair pulling and $.
It would be a great help if you give me the information where you but the stuff because im having the same problem with my car it would be a great help if you send me the links or info thanks
Thank you great vid
Is the same process with my 1999 because I have the smart key????
No, definitely not. Unfortunately I own a 1998 and the cost will be more than 850 €uro! I absolutely hate the Ex CEO Schrempp for making this crap W210 (the worst Mercedes ever made because all money for shareholder value).
Man this information is gold! Thank you so much you just saved my day!
The video should have been titled, M-B E320 Impossible Ignition Switch
those Germans lol
I can't thank you enough 🤍🤍
Yes! Glad it helped
@@2stroketurbo how does the knee panel under the steering wheel come off?