ignition key and starting vehicle

1998 MERCEDES BENZ 500SL
190,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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ONOPOLK7675
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cant turn key past position 1 to start car. srs warning light comes on for aprox 5 seconds, steering and shifter unlocks, lights and radio work, door locks work, no accesories, cant roll up windows
Feb 29, 2016 at 2:55 PM
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The BCM controls those items, I would check all fuses and the condition of the battery, if low voltage exists then the computer malfunctions. Here is a guide on how to load test the battery

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-battery

Please let me know how it goes so we can help
Mar 7, 2016 at 5:10 PM
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