steering wheel removal

But I'm pretty sure you don't need to remove the wheel or dash cluster to change the ignition lock - but I haven't done this.

Can you still turn the key?

I can turn a key. The "ONLY" problem is that I need to find possible short or ground in the area if ignition switch. I can not start an engine. Every time I turn a key the radio goes on. I already check a fuel pump, ignition module, fuel pump relay. Ignition swich is just possible place to check. I found for different MB, that you need to remove a steering wheel, dashbord etc. So, if somebody did something similar, please reply. A.N.

Richard Sext> > >I need to get to an ignition switch in my MB 500 SEL (1985). Does

Have you checked the neutral safety switch?

Neutral safety switch is new.

Well, if it won't start it's not geting one of the three: air, air, spark.

Which one is it not getting? Check the spark, and check for fuel.

Idid check all those too, ther'e is no spark. Can be it related after all to an ignition switch (after I fixed ICU)? Actually I changed burned resistor inside of ICU.

To remove the steering wheel on the early airbag cars, first disconnect the car battery; use a Torx t-30 driver to remove the screws on the back of the steering wheel and remove the airbag. The steering wheel is held in place with a single 10mm allen head screw, but the torque and loctite on the screw makes removal hard. Use a breaker bar and an assistant to hold the wheel while loosening in a counter clockwise direction. Make sure that the ignition lock is not engaged.

It's *possible* but it'd be the first time I've ever heard of it. I'd tarace it back and see where the electrons stop.

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