Ignition key not turning
Twice in the last two days I've had this problem. The key would not turn in the ignition for several minutes. I would remove it, jiggle it, try turning it while pressing in, not pressing in, light pressure, hard pressure, etc. The last time I thought I was going to have to call a tow truck. But I kept at it and it eventually turned with complete smoothness.
Please note that I have never had a problem turning it until just the last two days, and I've owned the car since the first of the year. What do you think? Should I spray some WD-40 in it? Or is this a problem for the dealership? |
it has happened to me a couple times..but if u turn the sterring wheel a bit while turning the key..it should work...it might be the key lock thing...im not quite sure what its called..but its a security feature i think..its also like that on the ml320...hope this helps
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Yeah, Khabriel is probably correct. It's called a steering wheel lock. Turn the steering wheel L or R as you turn the key. That should do it.
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Are you using the right key? Just kidding
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yeah, I'd go with wheel lock...happens if you turn your wheel with the key out...it'll stop turning and lock, then make it hard to turn the key..... That's why I don't touch the wheel after I pull out the key...but I guess it's a security feature...no key, no turn....
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Thanks for the answers, everyone. I figured it was part of the anti-theft system, but I couldn't figure out why the key wasn't turning at all. If this happens again, I'll try tugging on the steering wheel to see if that frees up the key.
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