Bought a used Mercedes 89 560 SEL and don't know how to start it. It doesn't crank.

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Asked by cloudzeye Aug 31, 2014 at 02:10 PM about the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class 560SEL Sedan

Question type: General

The car was delivered by the seller's nephew and parked in my carport. When I turn the
key it buzzes, but does not crank. When I turn the wheel it comes out of a locked position.
I have tried pushing the key in, turning the key around, turning the wheel and turning the
key. Taking it out of park then putting it back into park. Keeping foot on brake, turning key
with foot off brake. Nothing works.

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cloudzeye answered 10 years ago

Yes, it's been idle for some time, but was driven to my house. The battery gauge doesn't show any movement, but the doors lock and the seat moves with power. I'll call road service. Thanks

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Mick answered 10 years ago

Is there any kind of fob on the keys? It sounds like there may be an aftermarket immobiliser fitted.

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