[MBZ] Confusing start system problem

[archer75--- via Mercedes]

Question:
I just finished putting a new backup/starter safety switch and the contact 
assembly on the back of the ignition module, in my '83 300D; but the starter 
still won't work.
Turning the key all the way clockwise just lights up the preheat bulb.
Since there hasn't been an ignition key spring return on start for some time, I 
suspect there might be something jammed in the mechanical part of the ignition 
assembly which can't be disassembled. A new mechanical part is expensive.
Has anyone had experience with this problem?
Thanks,
Gerry

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Re: [MBZ] Confusing start system problem

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

The one-only and spring return junk is all in the electrical
switch, IIRC.  The mechanical part only has the column lock.
(This is all from memory, from when I re-wafered the tumbler
on the Chicken Wagon [83 300D].)

-- Jim


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