When did Mercedes start using electric steering locks?
Mercedes EIS (electronic Ignition Systems) have been using electric steering locks since 1998. On the C-Class, E-Class (up to 2009), the CLK and some later SLK models. It wasn’t until the Mercedes C Class W204 steering lock that owners started noticing issues.
Why did my Mercedes W204 steering lock go out?
An electronic steering lock should be an innocuous thing– meant to irritate would-be thieves and not you. But unfortunately, it appears that the Mercedes C Class W204 chassis lock in particular was poorly designed, and we’ve seen hundreds of reports of them going out all the time, and even folks needing to replace them multiple times over.
What can I do to fix my Mercedes ESL steering lock?
What we can do is replace the steering lock with an emulator (see picture below). It bolts into the exact location as the lock, but doesn’t actually have any moving parts to fail. Now the car thinks it has a steering lock because it is programmed the same as a regular steering lock.
What to do if your Mercedes EZs ignition switch is not working?
If the other key works, keep using it for a couple of weeks to verify that the issue is really the key and not the EIS. Try scanning your Mercedes-Benz for fault codes. Ideally using a Start Diagnostic Scanner. This scanner should still retrieve fault codes when the ignition is off.
Is the electronic steering lock on a Mercedes?
The electronic steering lock that Mercedes has installed in a wide variety of their vehicles has become a very well-known sore spot for owners. This simple theft prevention device fails and fails often, and when it does it can leave you with a stranded vehicle and a huge repair bill.
If the other key works, keep using it for a couple of weeks to verify that the issue is really the key and not the EIS. Try scanning your Mercedes-Benz for fault codes. Ideally using a Start Diagnostic Scanner. This scanner should still retrieve fault codes when the ignition is off.
Can you turn the key on a Mercedes EIS?
After we have repaired your EIS module, you will be able to insert the key, turn the key and start the vehicle with no troubles at all.
What is the fault code for a Mercedes?
: Mercedes Symptom Non start, no ignition lights Fault codes: A22449 – The electronic ignition lock has a malfunction. There is an internal electrical fault A25407 – The electric steering lock has a malfunction. There is a mechanical fault A25408 – The electric steering lock malfunction.