What is the ESL on a Mercedes?

What is the ESL on a Mercedes?

electronic steering locks
A broad range of Mercedes Benz vehicles are fitted with electronic steering locks (ESL). These parts have become a very common fault for owners and repairers. This unit often the source of common faults, and when it fails you can be left with big repair bills and a stranded customer.

How do you unlock a Mercedes ESL?

Procedure of Mercedes Benz W204 ESL unlock & renew:

1. Step 1: Open ESL emulator and take out the PCB.
2. Step 2: Open VVDI MB software, choose “ESL Function: Adaptor” and “Chassis: W204, W207, W212” and click “Read ESL data”.
3. Step 3: Click “Unlock W204 ESL”.

What is ESL emulator?

This new generation of ESL emulators by MBE Engineering was developed to let you replace faulty or broken ESL (steering lock) in Mercedes-Benz vehicle in order to drive it to workshop. Simply unplug original ESL (steering lock) and plug our emulator in place.

How do you lock a Mercedes steering wheel?

How to Lock Your Steering Wheel Intentionally

1. Turn off your car and take the keys out of the ignition.
2. Turn the steering wheel one way or the other until you hear a click.
3. Your steering wheel will lock until you return, unlock the steering wheel, and start your car.

How does the Mercedes EIS ESL ignition system work?

The Mercedes EIS ESL Electronic Ignition Switch and Electronic Steering Lock system exists to make sure your car isn’t stolen. Your key has a sequential code, unique to your vehicle, and when inserted into the ignition, your car runs a series of tests, to make sure it’s the right key.

What causes a Mercedes Benz ignition to not turn?

Mercedes EZS EIS Ignition Switch Problem, Cause, Solution. A problem that Mercedes-Benz owners may face is the key no longer turns in the ignition. This issue is often caused either by a defective key, bad shifter module, a failed Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS) also known as the EIS-EZS or a bad steering lock module (ESL).

What is the electronic ignition switch on a Mercedes?

The Mercedes EIS (Electronic Ignition Switch) system is great in theory, the hardware being the switch is like a small socket in the dash to insert your key into – only, it is not a traditional looking key.

What kind of ESL does a Mercedes have?

Any of the following Mercedes chassis will likely have an EIS: W164 – W204 – W209 – W211 – W212 – C215 – W219 – W220 – W221 – R230. We can test and repair your Faulty Mercedes EIS ESL and return it so you can simply plug and play. As for the Electronic Steering Lock or ESL, we can provide a permanent replacement that you only need to do once.

The Mercedes EIS ESL Electronic Ignition Switch and Electronic Steering Lock system exists to make sure your car isn’t stolen. Your key has a sequential code, unique to your vehicle, and when inserted into the ignition, your car runs a series of tests, to make sure it’s the right key.

Mercedes EZS EIS Ignition Switch Problem, Cause, Solution. A problem that Mercedes-Benz owners may face is the key no longer turns in the ignition. This issue is often caused either by a defective key, bad shifter module, a failed Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS) also known as the EIS-EZS or a bad steering lock module (ESL).

Any of the following Mercedes chassis will likely have an EIS: W164 – W204 – W209 – W211 – W212 – C215 – W219 – W220 – W221 – R230. We can test and repair your Faulty Mercedes EIS ESL and return it so you can simply plug and play. As for the Electronic Steering Lock or ESL, we can provide a permanent replacement that you only need to do once.

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.