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So should I buy a 2006 cls 500? And the one I’m buying the steering wheel is locked right now

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With the electronically adjustable steering column, you must remove the steering wheel and pull the column from underneath as it won’t fit through the dash. Only the manual adjustment column fits through the dashboard. You’re correct on the unlocked elv. You don’t have to remove it. However, since I made this video as a diy, I always recommend that the elv or ESL be removed for safety reasons. In some cases, the parts inside the ESL are broken. The lock may fall into the column and lock the column. Worse case scenario is if that happens while your driving consequences could be disastrous. That’s why I always recommend removing the esl. The extra work is worth the gain in safety.

Just did this today with an electronic control wheel w204 (2013 coupe) I chose not to remove the airbag/wheel, as I didn’t want to poke holes to get the airbag out It’s possible to remove both the ESL/ELV and the ignition switch, without removing the Steering column, but it’s a whole lot more work (and pain) and increases the risk of damaging the plastics I started with my steering wheel furthest out towards the back of the car and at its lowest point. I then dropped the steering column by Loosening the 2 top screws, and removing the bottom two screws completely. This gave me some wiggle room. I removed the ignition switch from above the steering wheel, by unlocking it and knocking it back, then disconnecting all of the connectors through the small openings After, I had the play around with the position of the box (circle side towards you, tilted) and then forced the corner of the box through the somewhat forgiving plastic/faux leather base of the instrument cluster. This part is risky because you could damage the ignition switch box or the plastic around the instrument cluster. You can mitigate this risk by remove the instrument cluster, provided you have the appropriate plastic trim tools, and puller. It’s really not that hard, but it’s an extra step and I didn’t have the tools. For the ESL, I had to remove a plastic housing from around the brake pedal, just about where the torx 45 screw is, way in the back. It’s like a shroud for the AC I think. Just pop it towards you and wiggle it out Then I used my phone camera + flash to find the location of the ESL, which is located above the steering column shaft at the VERY end of the shaft, and very annoyingly feel around the very cramped space for the blue connector. I managed to do this one handed while holding/viewing my phone at the same time. For the nut, I used a swivel socket + 13 mm short socket ( I tried long socket, but cost too much space ) . It’s VERY annoying to position this and there is a sharp plastic piece that WILL brush against your hand. I used both hands to position the socket+ swivel. It’s hard fit a ratchet, so I actually used the swivel socket to apply torque to the socket and break the nut. I repeated this for a bit before being able to use my fingers to loosen it completely. Then I used my left hand to push the bolt inward as I used my right hand (poking a finger into the blue connector female) to wiggle the ESL forward and towards the front of the car. I used my legs to push the steering wheel UP, to drop the steering shaft a little, so that I could maneuver the ESL out. Yes, I did this all upside down. The installation is the reverse

Obviously, after you position your steering wheel, disconnect the battery

It’s starts as an intermittent no crank. As the motor inside the ESL gets weaker it will eventually fail and not actuate. I recommend removing the steering lock while you can still get it to unlock with the key. We offer the esl emulator programming service on our website. mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/products/mercedes-c-class-glk-class-e-class-coupe-slk-class-electronic-emulator You send in the ignition switch and key, we send those back with an electronic ESL emulator programmed so that’s it’s plug n play. If you wait until it fails completely, the labor time (and cost) goes up because you must remove the entire steering column to cut out the lock. Check out the service on our website. mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/products/mercedes-c-class-glk-class-e-class-coupe-slk-class-electronic-emulator Call us at 818-510-3375

Yes the esl is always in the same place. Plan on replacing that motor every 12-18 months. Those motors that are available on Amazon and eBay and everywhere else, are made in China. They don’t last 8-12 years like the original German motor.

@@mercedesbenzspecialist I did wonder about the quality of those china made motors. Thankyou for the heads up on that.

If it’s the locked position, no. If it is unlocked you can, but should remove it for safety. If the gears inside are broken the lock could inadvertently fall into the steering column. If that were to happen while you’re driving, it could be disastrous.

The steering lock fails. The steering lock is part of the "Drive Authorization" system. With a failed steering lock, you will get no red and yellow dash lights, windows won't roll down, and no crank. mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/products/mercedes-c-class-glk-class-e-class-coupe-slk-class-electronic-emulator

Hi I have the same question. do you have any answers back ???

@@gerardomateo9972 no not yet

If your ESL is still working, you can unlock it by inserting your key into the ignition. Then disconnect the ESL electrical harness while it’s in the unlocked position. This way it cannot lock up when you remove the key from the ignition switch. Connect the esl electrical harness to the programmed esl emulator. Then you’re ready to go. We can program the esl emulator for you. Checkout our website. mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/products/mercedes-c-class-glk-class-e-class-coupe-slk-class-electronic-emulator

@@mercedesbenzspecialist will i be able to disconnect the esl electrical harness while unlocked without removing the steering column like the video

@slah426 Yes. You do not have to remove the steering column to disconnect the electrical plug from the factory ESL.

I need the ignition switch and key. I don't need the ESL. You can checkout on our website. Then send your EIS and key to us. The address is on the website. mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/products/mercedes-c-class-glk-class-e-class-coupe-slk-class-electronic-emulator

Did you end up doing this? I'm considering it. Did you have to do anything with the ESL unit at all?

If your ESL has not malfunctioned. You can leave it in the steering column in the unlocked position. To put it into the unlocked position. Insert your key into the ignition switch. You will hear it unlock. Test that it is unlocked by moving your steering wheel. If your steering wheel moves it unlocked. Now without removing the key, you need to disconnect the electrical connector from the ESL. To do this, you’ll need to remove the kick panel. Reach up to the top of your steering column find the esl and disconnect it. You won’t be able to see it. You’ll have to do this by feeling for it. This video shows you how to remove it when it’s in the unlocked position. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/etl_itOpl96ZYIE.htmlsi=65k7ZL5yAwF2SjoY Use this video to find it and disconnect it while it’s in the unlocked position. You can then remove your ignition switch and send it to us along with one key. You can pay for it on our website. mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/products/mercedes-c-class-glk-class-e-class-coupe-slk-class-electronic-emulator

@@mercedesbenzspecialist OK, thanks so much

@@mercedesbenzspecialist do you have a video for removing the ignition switch?

You can find the current price for a programmed emulator on the website. mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/products/mercedes-c-class-glk-class-e-class-coupe-slk-class-electronic-emulator Call or text us at 818-510-3375

If your steering lock is in the locked position, this trick will start your car but it won’t unlock the steering wheel.

The electronic emulator is many times more reliable than the factory ESL. It does not have any moving parts. 100% electronic. You lose the steering lock, but you gain reliability. You still have the EIS to protect your Mercedes-Benz from theft. It’s very unlikely that a thief can get passed the EIS. It also costs less than a new ESL. Furthermore, the “new” ESL supplied by a Mercedes-Benz dealership is a remanufactured unit with a Chinese made motor. It will very likely fail in 12-36 months. The emulator is the smartest choice.

@@mercedesbenzspecialist wow I wish I knew this last winter! My mechanic never mentioned that what was being installed was a remanufactured part with a Chinese motor in it. That makes sense though now because when they installed the first one it didn’t work and they had to reorder another one. God I hope this lasts me a decent time. If it fails I will definitely be keeping you in mind to go ahead and get an emulator. Thanks for the great content!

@@pilot_ddl yes putting in another esl is not a long term solution. The Chinese motor will last 18-24 months. I would remove it from the steering column while it’s still working. That way when it fails, you won’t have to remove the steering column to cut it out. mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/products/mercedes-c-class-glk-class-e-class-coupe-slk-class-electronic-emulator

Call or text us at 818-510-3375 You can also get information about this service on our website. mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/products/mercedes-c-class-glk-class-e-class-coupe-slk-class-electronic-emulator

@@mercedesbenzspecialist sounds good calling right now!

No it’s not fixed forever. I got lucky, it unlocked so I was able to remove the lock from the steering column without having to remove the whole steering column. I then replaced it with a programmed emulator. mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/products/mercedes-c-class-glk-class-e-class-coupe-slk-class-electronic-emulator 818-510-3375

thank u very much awesome video thank u

Gracias por su comentario. Con esa lista de credenciales espero que pueda hacerlo en menos de 30 minutos. A mi me toma menos de 10 minutos desmontar la columna de dirección. Usted esta viendo este video desde la perspectiva de un mecánico con experiencia extensiva en mecánica e ingeniería. Lo que revela su comentario es su falta de perspectiva. La mayoría de los espectadores de mi canal no son mecánicos profesionales. Son aficionados al bricolaje de fin de semana que intentan ahorrarse cientos de dólares al hacer el trabajo en sus autos por si mismos. Este vídeo está dirigido a ese público. Si gusta, usted también puede subir un vídeo con los consejos y trucos que ha mencionado en su comentario. Que tenga buen día.

Hi, I left my phone number in the description. 562.233.0989 -Michael

It’s $250. You must send me your ignition switch and key in order for me to program it. mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/products/mercedes-c-class-glk-class-e-class-coupe-slk-class-electronic-emulator