Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 22:49:37 +0100 From: "Simon Putz" <simon.putznopsamline.de> Subject: Re: steering wheel lock / ignition lock
im pretty sure its something mechanical, hope i didnt break the locking mechanism. the problem is just that, i guess the ignition lock is pretty safe and i dont really see myself fumbling around disassembling the dash just for that. bye simon > > ...sounds like the ignition switch may be stuffed. Mine failed at around > 105K miles, and although it appeared to operate normally, it gave the same > symptoms as if the immobiliser was active - i.e. would fire but immediately > cut out. As I was stranded this was a recovery job to dealer, and > replacement. Sounds maybe more like a mechanical failure in your case > perhaps? > > Tim H. > ('96 9000CSE 2.3LPT, 117K miles) > >