Well I bought my crossfire late last september, and it already had a sticky turn of the ignition key. I had the dealer fix it before I bought it and told me that whoever did the work would stand behind their work. Looks like I'm getting ready to actually fix the problem. I have had a couple of times when I thought the key wouldn't turn. The local chrysler dealership can fix it, so my same keys will work. Parts and labor $525+tax. Seems kinda expensive but I would rather get some kind of warranty vs. some company that has already decided to not fix the problem correctly. Is this a decent price? Thanks in advance, chris

 

I believe a Mercedes dealer will do it much cheaper. Also there is a DIY write-up on this site for the fix.

James

 

I thought about calling them, but I figured a chrysler dealership would be cheaper. I have not ever messed with an ignition switch, or tumblers, so I would rather pay somebody who knows what they are doing. Thanks, chris

 

anybody else had to change out their ignition swith? Does that price seem about right, or high? Should I order the part through mercedes, and take it to chrysler to install, or just see what MB will do it for? chris

 

The MB dealer would have much more experience with this work if you don't want to do it yourself.

 

As mentioned in another post, the MB parts were only a fraction of the price as from Chrysler. Search the DIY thread about this subject. Check here: https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...7&postcount=20

James

 

I looked through the post that showed step by step directions, with pictures, and it looks like more than I want to get into. I'll call MB tommorrow. Thanks, chris

 

Well I stopped by the local MB dealership, and they won't replace it. Nor will they let me order the part through them, since it is for a chrysler VIN number. I guess I'll just have chrysler order the part, and let them change it out. The MB service advisor, said it would be a three to four hour job. If that is the case, I would imagine they get atleast 60-70 bucks an hour for labor. Oh well I guess that's what I get for having expensive toys. I just spent 400 on tires for the zx14. Now this is going to cut into my TVT 265 money. chris

 

When my time comes, I'm planning to do the DIY and chop the steering wheel lock off with my lathe.

 

I am doing the same. Problem solved forever!

 

I paid right at 900.00 a month ago at the Chrysler dealer. Found out later that the ignition switch housing that cost 379.00 from Chrysler, the MB dealer sells for 179.00. If you can get the ignition switch and the ignition switch housing for 525.00, that's better than my deal.
Someone used the term "Stealership", now I understand

 

I'm might be asking a stupid question, but is the wheel suppossed to be locked, before you can turn the key? It doesn't really matter with mine right now, but the dealer (used car) never said anything about it? and the price quoted to me over the phone was $525 parts and labor. They said it could take up to 5 business days to get it. I'll probably just have what's left of chrysler order the part tommorrow. I almost have to think of messing with a tow truck, when it finally locks up. thanks, chris

 

Why not jsut take it too the Mb dealer if it is not under warrenty? they are probably very familiar with this issue. I have read on hear where Chrysler just keeps replacing stuff until it is fixed and expensive.

 

they won't do it! The service guy told me that plain out. If chrysler does it, they give a warranty of 12 months, or 12000 miles. I thought I was going to be stuck at work today, the cylinder would not turn. I had them order the part today, should be here in 4 days. Atleast I won't have to worry about it for a year. I'm definately going to ask about towing, and or rental car, since it a pretty significant part of the vehicle. chris