How to replace ESL on Mercedes C Class W204?
But voila, no more worries about malfunctioning ESLs on your Mercedes C Class W204. But how does that actually work? You will remove a faulty steering lock by first removing the steering column. This includes the steering lock’s bolt. We need to collect the faulty steering locks as a core.
Can a Mercedes ESL steering lock be replaced?
We have a solution at PRESSERtech to provide a permanent repair. A Mercedes ESL Replacement that you only need to do it once. You’ll never have to worry about the next time your Mercedes C Class W204 steering lock fails. What we can do is replace the steering lock with an emulator (see picture below).
How does the ESL work on a Mercedes?
First when you insert your remote key in the EIS switch (Mercedes EIS or EZS), it must be recognized by the Mercedes EIS and the ESL. Only then will the EIS unlock the steering shaft, the ignition will switch on and the car will successfully start. If the ESL does not unlock the steering shaft, your car maddeningly won’t start.
What is typical in the Mercedes C Class W204?
It points directly to the Mercedes EIS. Most common in the Mercedes C Class W204. We’ve also seen this faulty steering lock on the Mercedes E Class Coupe with the W207 chassis. Not as frequently but still we come back to the Mercedes ESL Replacement. What is typical in the Mercedes C Class W204?
But voila, no more worries about malfunctioning ESLs on your Mercedes C Class W204. But how does that actually work? You will remove a faulty steering lock by first removing the steering column. This includes the steering lock’s bolt. We need to collect the faulty steering locks as a core.
We have a solution at PRESSERtech to provide a permanent repair. A Mercedes ESL Replacement that you only need to do it once. You’ll never have to worry about the next time your Mercedes C Class W204 steering lock fails. What we can do is replace the steering lock with an emulator (see picture below).
First when you insert your remote key in the EIS switch (Mercedes EIS or EZS), it must be recognized by the Mercedes EIS and the ESL. Only then will the EIS unlock the steering shaft, the ignition will switch on and the car will successfully start. If the ESL does not unlock the steering shaft, your car maddeningly won’t start.
How to remove ESL for re-syncing?
If your EIS is bad, it can be replaced and recoded w/o replacing the steering lock. According to WIS, you have to have to turn the ignition switch to position 1 (so that the steering column is unlocked) and then you can remove the pin. The pin has to be rotated to the detent and then it can be removed.