Mercedes-Benz Citan Ignition Barrel Replacement Parts

The Mercedes-Benz Citan (both the W415 generation from 2012 and the W420 from 2022) uses a keyless ignition system with a key fob and a start/stop button rather than a traditional ignition barrel with a physical key turn. There is no conventional ignition barrel fitted to any Citan variant, so sourcing one from a breaker is not applicable to this vehicle. If you are having trouble starting your Citan, the issue is more likely related to the EIS (Electronic Ignition Switch), the key fob, the steering column electronics, or the start button assembly — confirm which component you need with a Mercedes specialist before approaching a breaker.

It is very unlikely to be the correct terminology for the Citan, as this model does not use a traditional barrel-style ignition lock. The part you or the seller may actually be referring to is the EIS (Electronic Ignition Switch) or the steering lock module, both of which are fitted to the Citan and can fail. Describe your exact symptoms and your registration to the breaker so they can identify the correct electronic component rather than a mechanical barrel that was never fitted to this vehicle.

Neither the W415 nor the W420 Citan was fitted with a conventional ignition barrel, so this question does not apply in the traditional sense. If you are looking for the EIS unit or another ignition-related electronic component, the W415 and W420 are built on entirely different platforms — the W415 is derived from the Renault Kangoo and the W420 from the Renault Kangoo III — so parts between these two generations are very unlikely to be interchangeable. Confirm the exact part reference against your registration with the breaker before ordering anything.

The Citan was offered in various trim levels including base panel van, Tourer, and CDI diesel variants, but none of these ever received a traditional ignition barrel regardless of trim. The ignition-related electronics such as the EIS or steering lock module are generally fitted across the range rather than being trim-specific, though always confirm the part number against your exact registration with the breaker. Trim level is not a meaningful filter when searching for ignition components on the Citan.

Because the Citan does not have a conventional ignition barrel, a no-start or power fault is more likely caused by the EIS module, the key fob battery, the brake pedal sensor, or the start button assembly. A Mercedes-compatible diagnostic tool can read fault codes and point to the correct failed component before you spend money at a breaker. Describe your exact fault and registration to a breaker or auto electrician so they can source the right part for your vehicle.