Hi All,
Been doing a lot of these lately!
Symptoms.
Key turns but no ignition lights
Steering is locked on with key in ignition
Steering lock is OFF with no key in ignition
Battery has become low and the lock has not come back on when key is removed.
Low Voltage has damaged the steering lock processors.
Models affected.
W204 C Class 2007-2009
W212 E Class 2009-2010
Also, many more models released after 2005
Things to check.
Do you have 2 keys?
Is the battery charged and at a good voltage?
What does the dealer say??
Most dealers will say it's either Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS) or Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) fault, some will insist on changing both units, and maybe the keys depending on condition. If the lock is locked on, some will insist on replacing the complete steering column!
Solutions.
Replace steering lock..
Rebuild steering lock with new hardware inside ( if it is in the off position with no fatal errors logged on the processor inside)
If your car is in a garage, we can rebuild yours or supply a new ESL ( we will need the EIS posting to us with key)
We can replace your steering lock on site, if possible on the same day you have a problem.
Rebuilt ESL come with a 3 month warranty, and a new ESL comes with 12 months.
If I can help, give me a call!
Mark
07858 811 850 or 07563 014634
NOTE - Please contact the numbers above, Ben will not answer questions on this subject! Thanks
Been doing a lot of these lately!
Symptoms.
Key turns but no ignition lights
Steering is locked on with key in ignition
Steering lock is OFF with no key in ignition
Battery has become low and the lock has not come back on when key is removed.
Low Voltage has damaged the steering lock processors.
Models affected.
W204 C Class 2007-2009
W212 E Class 2009-2010
Also, many more models released after 2005
Things to check.
Do you have 2 keys?
Is the battery charged and at a good voltage?
What does the dealer say??
Most dealers will say it's either Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS) or Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) fault, some will insist on changing both units, and maybe the keys depending on condition. If the lock is locked on, some will insist on replacing the complete steering column!
Solutions.
Replace steering lock..
Rebuild steering lock with new hardware inside ( if it is in the off position with no fatal errors logged on the processor inside)
If your car is in a garage, we can rebuild yours or supply a new ESL ( we will need the EIS posting to us with key)
We can replace your steering lock on site, if possible on the same day you have a problem.
Rebuilt ESL come with a 3 month warranty, and a new ESL comes with 12 months.
If I can help, give me a call!
Mark
07858 811 850 or 07563 014634
NOTE - Please contact the numbers above, Ben will not answer questions on this subject! Thanks