HELP!!!! I'm borrowing my girlfriends 2012 Mercedes C350 and it won't start!
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I have just parked my girlfriends Mercedes C350 at a mall. I came back to it 30 min later,
and it won't start. All the electronics work, but the steering lock is on and won't release.
The car won't turn over at all. Help! This is the first time I've borrowed her car, and I need
to pick her up in a few hours! I need to get it started!
14 Answers
firebird338 answered about a year ago
Did you try applying the brakes before trying to start. Some vehicles the brakes has to be applied before car will start or go into gear.
firebird338 answered about a year ago
Try turning the key to the on position with foot on brake without trying to start and see it gear shifter can be put in neutral then try to start.
Bob answered about a year ago
Sometimes a cell phone or other electronic device can interfere with the anti-theft. Make sure any such device is away from the key or fob.
michaelfandrews answered about a year ago
So I think the problem is that when I try to start the car, the steering lock doesn't release, so the car won't start. I can't put the shifter into neutral either.
michaelfandrews answered about a year ago
Maybe if I could figure a way to release the steering lock
Bob answered about a year ago
Wiggle the steering wheel back and forth while trying to start it. Is it possible that the battery is low on charge or bad?
michaelfandrews answered about a year ago
I have tried that too. I could be. I can't see why it would be because I left it for 30 minutes max. I'm also pretty sure I didn't leave anything on. All the electronics still work fine too
Bob answered about a year ago
It may have to go to the Mercedes dealership for repair. They have had lots of issues with the steering lock according to some reading I did in the last few minutes.
michaelfandrews answered about a year ago
Hmm I have read the thing as well. I can't believe this has happened! I'm the first person she's ever let borrow her car!
tashluv1 answered about a year ago
we had same issue they replaced steering lock now few months later its starting again any feedback?
Schalonda answered 4 months ago
This happened to me 3 or 4 times! Car just wouldn't start! After I called Mercedes to toe the vehicle and while I was sitting and waiting... I said to myself, what the hell let me try starting it one last time. I be dam the car started right up as if nothing ever happened!
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