Car wont start

SWY 666 · 18-07-2008, 01:22 PM

Hi,
I have just had to leave my car (E220cdi year 2000, manual) in a car park as the key is not being accepted/recognised by the ignition barrell.
Central locking is OK which makes me think it must be the barrell itself.
Have fiddled with it for 40 mins but no joy.
Is there anything that needs to be re set at all or does the barrell have to be replaced?

Thanks

BlackC55 · 18-07-2008, 01:43 PM

Try the spare key frst.

I suspect the ignition switch is faulty. Expect not much chage from £600 fitted.

Diesel Benz · 18-07-2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWY 666

Hi,
I have just had to leave my car (E220cdi year 2000, manual) in a car park as the key is not being accepted/recognised by the ignition barrell.
Central locking is OK which makes me think it must be the barrell itself.
Have fiddled with it for 40 mins but no joy.
Is there anything that needs to be re set at all or does the barrell have to be replaced?

Thanks

You don't mention but I guess you tried your other key? I guess you could try to clean the IR eye at the bottom but unfortunately there are other owners who have had to replace the EIS unit.

SWY 666 · 18-07-2008, 01:57 PM

Unfortunatly I dont have a spare key.
Can I remove the EIS or will the car need to be transported to the dealership?

BlackC55 · 18-07-2008, 02:00 PM

A specialist/independent with a Star can do it for you. They will need the whole car.

Dieselman · 18-07-2008, 02:00 PM

You won't be able to start the car by removing the EIS, but might be able to get the steering lock deactivated so the car could be towed.

jaymanek · 18-07-2008, 08:32 PM

could also be the key..

Diesel Benz · 19-07-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jaymanek

could also be the key..

If he is handy, he could try to open the key and see if the coil soldering has failed. But since it anyway needs at least one new key (I cannot see how one could live with one key only), I would order a new key anyway.

Geoff2 · 19-07-2008, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel Benz

If he is handy, he could try to open the key and see if the coil soldering has failed. But since it anyway needs at least one new key (I cannot see how one could live with one key only), I would order a new key anyway.

Likewise, you need a spare key and that would be the cheapest item if it is only a key failure. The batteries in the key afaik only operate the door locks and do nothing for the key/barrel recognition.

SWY 666 · 19-07-2008, 12:08 PM

Managed to get car started & back home.
Have checked for loose connections on EIS (wishful thinking) but will now take key apart and check soldering, as well as order a spare one.

Many thanks for everyones help & advise.

Dieselman · 19-07-2008, 12:22 PM

Luckeeee

marcos · 19-07-2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselman

Luckeeee

Just a bit

SWY 666 · 19-07-2008, 01:36 PM

Had the key apart & found more crap in it than my wifes handbag.
A bit of delicate cleaning with cotton buds and all working fine again.
Neddless to say I will still be getting a spare this week.
Thanks all.

18-07-2008, 01:22 PM	#1
SWY 666 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KENT Car: E220CDi, CLK320 cabriolet Posts: 63	Car wont start Hi, I have just had to leave my car (E220cdi year 2000, manual) in a car park as the key is not being accepted/recognised by the ignition barrell. Central locking is OK which makes me think it must be the barrell itself. Have fiddled with it for 40 mins but no joy. Is there anything that needs to be re set at all or does the barrell have to be replaced? Thanks

18-07-2008, 01:43 PM	#2
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18-07-2008, 02:00 PM	#5
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18-07-2008, 01:57 PM	#4
SWY 666 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KENT Car: E220CDi, CLK320 cabriolet Posts: 63	Unfortunatly I dont have a spare key. Can I remove the EIS or will the car need to be transported to the dealership?

18-07-2008, 02:00 PM	#6
Dieselman Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 19,315	You won't be able to start the car by removing the EIS, but might be able to get the steering lock deactivated so the car could be towed.

19-07-2008, 12:08 PM	#10
SWY 666 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KENT Car: E220CDi, CLK320 cabriolet Posts: 63	Managed to get car started & back home. Have checked for loose connections on EIS (wishful thinking) but will now take key apart and check soldering, as well as order a spare one. Many thanks for everyones help & advise.

19-07-2008, 12:22 PM	#11
Dieselman Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 19,315	Luckeeee

19-07-2008, 01:36 PM	#13
SWY 666 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KENT Car: E220CDi, CLK320 cabriolet Posts: 63	Had the key apart & found more crap in it than my wifes handbag. A bit of delicate cleaning with cotton buds and all working fine again. Neddless to say I will still be getting a spare this week. Thanks all.

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