CL215 fitment of used gearlever module.

[Simon Barry]

There is contradiction regarding fitting a used gearlever to these cars & W220 S class.
Some say fit & code with Star.
Alternate advice says they can only be successfully coded when new. This because
215/220 do not have steering locks & the facility is used for individual car security.
Basically cannot use secondhand modules.
What is the correct answer ?

 

[Craiglxviii]

I’m pretty certain that used gear selector modules can be recoded.

I’m also pretty certain that my C215 had a steering column lock!

 

[star]

If your car isn’t fitted with a steering lock, then the gear-lever assm is a security locked part and can not be recoded unless you find a place to virginise it. It will be assigned to the original car.

 

[Simon Barry]

Thank you both, car is fitted with steering lock, so used replacement can
be fitted (Should have checked !)