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I can answer questions on W114/ W115 /W(R)107/W123/W126 Mercedes models 1967-1985. I have rebuilt many of these cars and have problem solved many issues. I have access to much of the technical data and have deailed instructions on fixing the most common issues. Vintage US 1950-1989 and other foreign cars as well

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Maintain, restore vintage Mercedes (W114/W115 /W107/W126)

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Ronnies Diesel Shack

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College Graduate. Self proclaimed and taught Mercedes shade tree mechanic.

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Vintage Cars - 1980 240D

Expert: Ron - 10/22/2009

Question
Having trouble with 'ignition starter'. Turn the ignition, nothing happens? We have a 'get around'..sometimes works.. shift from park all the way down to low repeatedly, then try ignition sometimes 'works':-)?

We have taken the car to a mechanic, and 'repaired' however normally after a few weeks, the ignition behaves the same way again? Afraid to drive, don't want to get stuck!

Really love this car, I am the second generation owner and would love to maintain/restore like new. It's my commuter car.

Answer
sounds like your neutral safety switch on the tranny. Not to bad to replace. Is your mechanic familiar with MB's - if so he should know this is a common issue, pretty straight forward fix. SOme folks try to adjust shift linkage when problem is switch

Also common - bad ground to body off battery

My bet - neutral safety switch..

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