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Re: Mercedes ignition switch
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 1/27/2009

Hi Karl,

You can fabricate the lock release tool from a thin metal coat hanger; Alldata has a diagram for it.

You can usually rattle the key loose to turn it if it's stuck using an air hammer. The 190 dash makes access limited though. Hit the lock lightly ... Login to read more.