Hello
My C230 W202 Year 2000 model has developed a fault where the electronic key stopped turning in the ignition. We have removed the ignition unit where the key goes in and there is a little plastic flap that can be seen inside this is meant to move up and down presumably by the electric coil on the unit.
When in the down position the key cannot be turned, gently prising up this piece of plastic and now the key can be turned and the ignition lights come on but the car will not start.
Would removing the ignition unit trip the immobiliser, does it now need recoding?
When inserting the key I can hear a noise and the steering lock is still released OK the key fob also locks / unlocks the doors OK.
Any thing else to check or try out?
Many thanks
My C230 W202 Year 2000 model has developed a fault where the electronic key stopped turning in the ignition. We have removed the ignition unit where the key goes in and there is a little plastic flap that can be seen inside this is meant to move up and down presumably by the electric coil on the unit.
When in the down position the key cannot be turned, gently prising up this piece of plastic and now the key can be turned and the ignition lights come on but the car will not start.
Would removing the ignition unit trip the immobiliser, does it now need recoding?
When inserting the key I can hear a noise and the steering lock is still released OK the key fob also locks / unlocks the doors OK.
Any thing else to check or try out?
Many thanks