# 2000 Mercedes CLK key stuck in ignition

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-clk-key-stuck-in-ignition/12729>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** keys, ignition\
**Created:** [April 9, 2008, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-clk-key-stuck-in-ignition/12729 "2008-04-09T16:49:52Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 9, 2008, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-clk-key-stuck-in-ignition/12729/1 "2008-04-09T16:49:52Z")

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I have a 2000 Mercedes CLK 430 Cabriolet which was in a body shop for some work. The shop has informed me that the key - one of electronic kind without an actual metal blade - has become stuck in the ignition and will not release. The ignition _will_ still turn and the car will turnover just fine. The key also works to stop the engine - it just won’t come out of the ignition slot Ideas?