key wont turn , how to tow? - Benzworld.org

hillz718 · 07-04-2008, 02:16 AM

So my key wont turn today, now i want to tow it but since I can't put the gear in neutral what would be the best way to tow it?

thanks.

eric242340 · 07-04-2008, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by hillz718

So my key wont turn today, now i want to tow it but since I can't put the gear in neutral what would be the best way to tow it?

thanks.

Use a tow truck that is capable of lifting the rear wheels and tow it with the front wheels still on the road. The steering is locked anyway so no problem with a rear end tow.

Why wont the key turn?

Skylaw · 07-04-2008, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by eric242340

Use a tow truck that is capable of lifting the rear wheels and tow it with the front wheels still on the road. The steering is locked anyway so no problem with a rear end tow.

UNLESS it's a 4-Matic. And, hope the steering is centered.

eric242340 · 07-04-2008, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Skylaw

UNLESS it's a 4-Matic. And, hope the steering is centered.

Point noted, i think we should wait for him to tell us why the key wont turn as it may not require towing at all

Streetglower · 07-04-2008, 06:48 AM

all you need to do is remove the gearshift cover and manually put it into nuetral.

hillz718 · 07-04-2008, 08:01 AM

i am not sure why the key wont turn, the navi works, the key opens and closes the door the dash light turns on and car inside lights. When I try to turn the key it just wont turn. Could it be a fuse that went bad or something?

hillz718 · 07-04-2008, 08:15 AM

How would I go about removing the gear shift cover etc.

thanks.

jdwh7 · 07-04-2008, 12:03 PM

maybe the wheel is locked.....try holding the steering wheel like pushing it to the right or left where is wont move but an inch and hold it there and try to turn the key, it might work then.

comforta · 07-04-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hillz718

How would I go about removing the gear shift cover etc.

thanks.

Do not try this manuever. The s-class was built so that there is not a gear release available using this method. If the other suggestions are not working to release the gear CALL THE DEALER OR ANOTHER MECHANIC YOU TRUST!

Streetglower · 07-04-2008, 05:17 PM

have you tried your second key? if the second key doesnt work, the eis is probably bad. if it starts the first key is bad.