The cable came loose or broke that goes from the start/stop knob to the 
ing switch.  There is a cable that prevents the key from turning back 
when the start/stop knob is pulled out.  Just pull the cluster and get a 
better look at it.  ITs right there.

Redghost wrote:
> Not able to get the ring off from around the cylinder to access the  
> lock mechanism.  Been trying to figure out how to attack it and it is  
> dark there anyway.  Already replaced flashlights once.
> 
> clay
> 
> On Sep 25, 2008, at 8:31 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote:
> 
>> BTW, there's a small slot in the face of the cylinder just to the  
>> left and
>> above the top of the key slot.  In #1 position, this small slot  
>> aligns with
>> another slot in the cylinder case to allow insertion of a wire to  
>> release a
>> lock that holds the cylinder in place.  Can you insert a wire an  
>> inch or so
>> into this slot now?  If so it's in #1.
>>
>> Wilton
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
>> Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 10:45 PM
>> Subject: [MBZ] Trapped key
>>
>>
>>> I need big help.  Gump has decided to eat my key.  Stuck in the on
>>> position and will not turn or come out.  What is the standard action
>>> to take to liberate it?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Clay
>>> Seattle Bioburner
>>>
>>> 1972 220D - Gump
>>> 1995 E300D - Cleo
>>> 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
>>> The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
>>>
>>>
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