I have a mercedes E320 ignition issue

Do you have it in N -neutral?

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May 15, 2009 - Hello ladies and gents, I bought a 97 E320 on February with 82k miles on it. ... hours I got out of work and try to start the car, it cranks but the engine justwon't start running. ... Drives: 1997 s320, 1997 e320 ... Cognomen is in homage to the late great Janis Joplin "Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz". 2003 E320 cranks but won't start...
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Oct 5, 2012 - 7 posts - ‎6 authors Two days ago, I put my key in the ignition and it wouldn't turn. I tried two or ... Joined: February 20th, 1997 ... It happened to my dad's 96 W210 E320. make sure when you change gears, especially back to P, push it hard. Top.

Do u have a spare key? If so does it work ??? Problematic key may need re-coding?

It is a key issue most likely, try unlocking the car and taking a little more time to insert key into igniton than you normally do to see if that works. It can be a coding/timing issue in the anti-theft logic and most times replacing the key is all that is needed. otherwise it is the EIS acronym for electronic ignition switch which is a major control unit for the starting and anti-theft system.

I have two Mercedes - one is 2000 E320 Wagon; other is 1999 E320 Sedan.

I replaced the serpentine belt on my 2000 Wagon today at 92,000 miles. I found that the Motorcraft JK6-947 could be purchased on Ebay for $12.99 plus $6.20 shipping. The old belt was a Goodyear Gatorback 4060940. My 1999 sedan has a Mercedes Benz 011 997 97 92 6K2390 EM7117 Gates belt made in Spain.

Here are the details of replacing the belt.

On the 2000 E320, a 17 mm bolt just under the belt going to the tension pulley will release the belt tension when turned counterclockwise. Removal of the belt was easy after using a 17 mm deep socket wrench similar to a spark plug socket. I made turning the bolt very easy by slipping a 4' pipe over the socket wrench handle. It is advisable to put the new belt LAST on the idler pulley that contacts the belt only on the smooth side.

You do not need todisturb theButton Torx bolt in the center of the tension pully.

The 1999 E320 uses a 15 mm bolt in the CENTER of the tension pulley. Otherwise the installation is the same as the 2000 E320.

Did you try starting it in neutral? There is a safety interlock for starting the car in park or neutral. Have them check that.

The mechanism might be siezed. Try lubricating the lock or heating it up to release it.

is it correct key? key and ignition barrel could be worn wiggle key around in ignition while turning? gently but fast wiggling.try lube in key slot also.
if not replace barrel and key

Your Climate control unit may have to be reset. The reset works as follows: With the key in the ignition and in posistion 2 push both the defrost button and the recirc button (at the same time) for five seconds or untill the led lights in those buttons begin to flash. Wait for 30 seconds or untill the led's stop flashing. Switch off the ignition. Check the evaporator temp sensor and pressure sensor for correct functionality.
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It is always safer to charge the battery out of circuit, Removal of one cable will insure you can safely charge without hurting electronics on board. Generally if your battery is already sufficiently charged it acts like a capacitor in the circuit and will prevent damage, but many battery chargers do not always put out a pure dc voltage and this can damage electonics.