How do you unlock the steering wheel on a w204?
Follow these steps below:
- Turn off your car and take the keys out of the ignition.
- Turn the steering wheel one way or the other until you hear a click.
- Your steering wheel will lock until you return, unlock the steering wheel, and start your car.
How to replace steering lock on Mercedes W204?
Working below the dash first remove the two bolts by the steering knuckle (red arrows) and then the bolts closer to the dash (yellow arrow) The steering shaft will be free once the bolts are removed so gently lower it while removing the last two bolts. Disconnect the wiring connection for the lock along the left side of the shaft (red arrow).
How to replace the steering column on a Mercedes Benz?
Next, remove the steering column switch module (red arrow) and trim surround. This comes off as one unit so please see our article on steering column for further information.
Where is the grub bolt on a Mercedes W204?
The grub bolt (red arrow) will be facing towards the front of the vehicle while it is installed. You need to remove the 13mm nut that holds this grub bolt in place (red arrow). You will need to do this blind or by feel but it is the only nut back there.
Where can I get an electronic steering lock installed?
You must now buy them through a MBZ dealership service dept where installation and programming is required by an authorized MBZ mechanic. Make sure that the very first thing you do is install the key in the ignition and that it frees up the electronic steering lock. Then leave the key in even though you are disconnecting the battery.
What’s the problem with the Mercedes C Class W204?
Mercedes C Class W204 Steering Lock ESL fault. No ignition, car not starting. How to repair. – YouTube Mercedes C Class W204 Steering Lock ESL fault. No ignition, car not starting. How to repair.
Working below the dash first remove the two bolts by the steering knuckle (red arrows) and then the bolts closer to the dash (yellow arrow) The steering shaft will be free once the bolts are removed so gently lower it while removing the last two bolts. Disconnect the wiring connection for the lock along the left side of the shaft (red arrow).
What to do if your Mercedes steering column lock is faulty?
In the video below, you can see a Mercedes E200 W212 chassis with the steering column lock module faulty. You can use the vehicle on the same day. Rebuilding the steering lock with new hardware is possible if no fatal errors are logged on the processor inside.
Why is my steering column unable to start?
When the driver leaves the car with his own identification key and the engine is switched off, ESCL locks the steering column safely. As it is a unit that operates every time when ignition is switched on and off it does wear out and become inoperative, causing the vehicle to be unable to start.