When I picked up my new 2005 Roadster I had to play the steering wheel for a couple of minutes in order to turn the ignition key. I had that same problem every time unless I turned off the ignition and left the key in. Leaving my business on Friday after 15 min. of trying, the dealer was going to send me a tow. I tried again later and avoided that and drove it in to be repaired. Seems this is a common problem that started back in 2004 and is also common to some Mercedes models. The complete unit looks the same based on a couple of videos. There is a PDF file if you are a do it yourself person. Easy to find if you search for Crossfire ignition problems on Google.

According to the forums this is common at around 39,000 miles, la little sooner for me at 35000 miles. The post say that if you have trouble turning the key you should possibly have it checked out as you could be stranded as I was. Some totally lock up. So far I have a total of 75 miles since drive out. May be ready for pick up tonight for some crusiN' tomorrow.

Next I have a question on some sort of a tool pointed tip that is mentioned in the owners manual. I do not have it. Should I try and purchase one.

Bob

 

The tool costs an arm and a leg to buy from the dealer, you can get them on eBay sometimes, still not cheap or you can use a thin wrench and a screwdriver.
I'll add a drawing and a photo of it.

 

A BIC ball point pen will work too.

 

i just bought My Fire and 2 days inn and my power steering is wigging out i need help????

 

Fix that ignition key problem TODAY! The fix is easy, unless you let it go and it REALLY jams. I did mine in 1 1/2 hours and could do it now in 45 minutes, now that I know the secrets to getting the lock in and out!

If you PAY a dealership for it, they will replace the lock assembly (totally unnecessary) and charge you at LEAST $400. In a few years, it will do it again.
If you fix it our way, it is fixed, period.

 

Sorry your having this trouble. Seriousely, do the 'Sticky Iggy Fix NOW! If you wait and it totally locks up, your going to have a helluva time fixing it. Might even cost you a lot of $ to have it hauled somewhere. You will regret not doing the SIMPLE fix following the very detailed fix here on the forum. Many who have no repair experience have fixed their own iggy and came back on here proud of doing it themselves for almost no cost. Do it, and DO IT NOW!

 

Yea, I waited and it cost me a $90 tow home.

 

i did the fix and it was easy. works like butter now