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Old 09-02-2021, 01:19 AM
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Default Re: Can’t turn key in ignition cylinder

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The sticky key fix is pretty easy as referenced by almost everyone that has done it successfully (even members who never did this type or any other type of technical work like this). It involves a step-by-step easily outlined sequence of tasks simply put in the help file located here in the document collection for free (downloadable). Like suggested, read/compare the text with the pictures at least twice, and re-follow the tutorial as you do it, from what most say it is easy-peezy. As many have stated, the time spent gave them a lot of confidence with the help provided here in the forum (and it is almost entirely free to DIY, just a few simple tools, easily available, which BTW is outlined in the tutorial). The 'stealerships will needle your wallet until your super frustrated, and they may not get it fixed at all! Download the tutorial, read it a few times, if you still think your unable to do it find an independent European car shop that has worked on a Benz SLK320from @ 2004 and ask them to do the repair (make sure you give them the tutorial). I have heard one who has done it before can accomplish it in about an hour or so. Good luck!


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