Ignition Switch problems of the 2010 Mercedes Benz C300

Two problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 2010 Mercedes Benz C300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2017

Drove my car to work everything was fine. . When I went to leave I turned the key and nothing happened. . After talking with a mb service consultant he is informed me that it is probably the electric ignition switch. . Doing some research online I see that this is a very common problem.

2 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2016

My passenger side light (upper eyelid) comes on after I have turned off the ignition switch. Also rear brake light. I go in side to work and some tells me my lights are on . Finally one Saturday I wake up to a dead battery. I don't want to get stranded anyplace,.


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