[R129 SL] Ignition switch/key problem

[Oldbenz1 at aol.com]

My '91 500SL has developed a serious problem.  When I turn off the  ignition 
and try to remove the key I have trouble turning it to the extreme  
counter--clockwise detent so the key can be removed  Moving the steering  wheel while 
attempting to turn the key does not help, nor does using other keys  (I have 3 
keys for this car).  After a lot of playing around with the key  in the lock, I 
am finally able to remove it.  Likewise it is sometimes  difficult to turn 
the ignition switch clockwise to start the engine- it is  sticky.  A shot of 
aerosol WD-40 injected into the lock did not help.   Anyone had this problem and 
found a fix?  I'm afraid if I need to replace  the ignition switch I may also 
have to replace all the other locks as well  resulting in a major expense.



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