Comments on: My Key Won’t Turn Ignition Mercedes-Benz Problem

By: Nina

Nina — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 03:04:39 +0000

I have a 2001 Mercedes cl500 and the key will not turn the ignition at all. The steering wheel will move and the dash will light up but that is all. The key will not lock or unlock the doors or the trunk.

By: Jeffery Bertram

Jeffery Bertram — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 21:18:36 +0000

E500 new key from dealer will not turn ignition but works to unlocks the doors and open the trunk. Is replacing the EIS the only solution to resolve this issue?

By: Adhil Hassim

Adhil Hassim — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 05:51:30 +0000

My car is a w220 cdi s320
2001 model my kids was playing with the key after that I went to start at that time key is not terning . And I removed and trod several times once it it got turned but didn’t start after that I removed and again tried so many time it could ent start

By: David

David — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 05:25:27 +0000

My 2010 GL450 key turns all the way to the Start position without difficulty. However this does not turn on any systems that normally are supposed to turn on when the key is in the ON position and the car will not start. I replaced the battery in the key fob. It can lock or unlock the car from more 30ft away.

By: banda

banda — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:08:53 +0000

The mechanic changed so many things in my s350 2006 (shocks, transmission etc) and when he finally brought the car back, i drove it and the next day the passenger door jumped. I parked it and the next day the key would not turn at all and the doors will not close and the battery is fine and the lights come onwhen the door is opened. I am in Africa and it is difficult to get an expert. My car has only 56000 miles on it.

By: Mercedes Medic

Mercedes Medic — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:56:53 +0000

In reply to Prakash Teli. Unfortunately, you can't install a used EIS from eBay or Amazon. It needs to be virgin. Some Mercedes specialized shops may be able to help you with this.

By: Prakash Teli

Prakash Teli — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:54:24 +0000

I have a S430 (2004), which has exactly the problem described here. The ignition key will not click in the cold weather. If I leave the key in the EIS long enough (5 min to 15 min), the car will eventually start, but it will also drain the battery. So I took the car to MB dealer (Westwood MA). Sure enough, they told me I have to replace the EIS module. And then the sales guys tells me it will cost $2,800.00 !! I kept myself in check from saying WTF !!. This is a complete rip-off.

Everywhere I read on the internet, the cost of replacing EIS is $700 – $1200. I also read that you can not buy EIS module from Amazon OR Ebay and just replace it. It has to be done by the dealer. Is that true?

My car has 250,000 miles on it AND I don’t want to spend that kind of money. Any advice?

By: Moses farhat

Moses farhat — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 00:27:25 +0000

I have a Mercedes c300 2009 57000 mil now the steering column control module problème no signals no Cruise no horn no windshield wipers no air bags no radio amplifier the alternator makes noise the dealer manager told some cars are bad luck go trade it or it coast $2500 to be fixed I was shocked Are they sell cars on luck or on the quality