Stuck ignition key cylinder

ONOPOLK7675

MEMBER
1998 MERCEDES BENZ 500SL
5.0L
V8
RWD
AUTOMATIC
190,000 MILES

Key will only turn to number 1 position. Wheel turns, shifter is free to shift, radio power. No accesories, no window control.

Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 AT 5:02 PM

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,643 POSTS

It sounds like the ignition key tumbler has gone bad, what if you jiggle the key while you turn, or take the steering wheel and move it, check out this article for more information.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/ignition-switch-wont-turn-stuck

Please let me know what you find