You’re a lifesaver! I owe you. I have a 2008 Mercedes C300. It wouldn’t start. It wasn’t a battery or alternator issue so I thought it was the starter until I seen this video. It was the steering lock issue because when I put the key in I didn’t hear the zip noise like you mention, so I did what you said by putting the key in and turning the steering wheel back & forth and that un jam the steering lock & that fix the issue. My car started right up. Thank you my friend I was preparing to take it to the shop. Where can I send you at least $20 for your help?

Big appreciation to you guys out there making these videos. They really help.

You saved me alot this morning it all has to do with the steer lock . Just after some few twist and turns it worked thank you so much 😊

Wow, my Mercedes c300 has been sitting on my driveway for 6months because I thought it was the ESL. After looking at this video it make me take a look at my 2yr old battery. And yes, it was no good. I replaced it and now the car turns on. Smh!!! Man!! I feel dumb. But thanks you really help me out. All other videos tell you it’s the ESL, but you explain what it does if you have a good ESL or not, that really helped me out too. Thank again!

I have a 1999 C230 Kompressor, W202. The tip start worked intermittently, sometimes requiring several tries to start the car. I tried a number of things including new relay, new starter and solenoid, new fuse box, new battery and removing the key assembly to have it checked over with the keys. All to no avail. Finally a light dawned and I realized that it is an infrared key. I cleaned the tip of the key with glass cleaner and I wiped the inside of the ignition latch with q-tips. Problem resolved. Hope this helps.

I have a 2008 C300 that wouldn't start because of the steering lock failure. The battery was okay, no lights on dash. To avoid a tow, I released the steering wheel level adjuster (underneath the steering column), and slammed the steering wheel up and down. This released the lock and I was able to start it. Drove it to a shop for repair. This is only a temporary solution to avoid a tow.

My 2010 C220 wouldn't turn over despite the battery being fully charged. I tried the trick of moving the steering wheel as suggested in the video and the steering lock disengaged. The engine jumped into life when I turned the key. Thanks for the tip!

Thanks so much for sharing your videos and helping others ! Your videos help solve my issues after dealing with a very dishonest auto repair shop !! Have an ml 350 , 2005 with 109 k miles ! We been having bad storms and did not drive the car for 5 days ! And the car was dead ! Dead dead no crank no start ! After taking it to a shop ! The guy claims I need a new fuel pump at the cost of $1000 parts and labor ! Had it towed back to my apartment as I knew that was not the problem! Was able to get it star and run ! But unfortunately the repair shop had stollen parts from the car ! The break light switch and even the connector and harness are gone

Thanks for the video saved me a lot of money. Even though it all the instruments worked it was the battery. Would of had to tow it just so they can tell me what you did. Thanks much appreciated

Thanks for the information. I have a 16 c300 that won’t start. However mine is recognizing it’s on park. I have many mechanics that looked at it and went through it even the local dealership. As a matter of fact the Mercedes dealership also requested a technician from Germany to look at it and with out any luck. I had to tow the vehicle out and still trying to find out what’s wrong.

Hi. Truly thanks for your tip about the steering lock. Problem solved. Good luck.

MBT... You’re an Angel for sharing this info with us💝 Thank You

Great information and appreciate you for it. Keep going, you are doing great.

Great video. I got my car to start wiggling my steering wheel and inserting the key and it released the steer lock. Life saver I literally canceled my tow truck right when It got there lol

Havent came across this but thank you for the information sir ! 👍🏼

Very good informative video. Thanks. Also there are mobile mechanics that can come and check the car at your house. They will save you some money.

I have a c250 2012 drove it about a block then it completely shut off. It unlocks and the radio works but I cannot move it out of gear. The key turns to 4 but won’t turn on. ( last few weeks I noticed it kinda got stuck when pressing the gas) like it would take longer to respond. Any thoughts?

Great Tutorial. It truly helped me figure out what was wrong with my car. Extremely helpful!!!

Thanks for the teachings sir.

Hi thank you for the information, my car wont start in the morning but after some time it starts..i have a c200..Is it the battery or its something to do with programming of the starter

Thank you! Had a steering wheel lock just now. Thought it was my battery.

Your video is really great, especially 4th option, I want to explain my situation, I had a battery problem and I have changed the battery, but what I did with battery, it was 82AH (actual) and I replaced with 80AH (correct me if it the good idea to do so or not) why because I didn't find 82AH battery ​in market. Well, now after replacing the battery the first start was good, but next morning my car is not starting at all, everything happing same as you explaining in your video, can open doors, lights are on, car lock sounds are there but not starting - please help me - Thanks

Great video, so detailed, thank you. Mine sounds like the steering lock BUT my ? is the starter relay not being good can it cause the same symptoms as those of the steering lock?

Hello again, you know what after checking and inspecting my car is it possible that it’s a bad ignition, my car does not have push start, jus a key fob, thanks again

Folks, when you turn the key, and the engine starts to turn over, then stops, it could be as simple as corrosion on the connectors in the electronic ignition switch module. just remove the EIS and disassemble and clean all the contacts and reassemble.

Hi. I have a quick question regarding the video. What if when you try to start your car up and the relay works fine (I can definitely hear the click.The starter is spinning, but the engine won’t start. Any additional info is appreciated

I started using the spare key aka the new key fob, and so far after 4 days using the spare new key fob , it's been cranking TUL

How common are the Mercedes fuses to buy? Do auto parts stores such as Advanced Auto hv them on hand? Also i hv a 2004 Ml350. Put in new starter, it turned over, lasted for a month that way, then wouldn't turn over again. I replaced it with another brand new starter and it wouldn't turn over. Lights on all the lights on the dash but just won't fire up won't even click. if there's any way out of bringing it to my mechanic please let me know, battery fine, fuses I've shifted around to check it seemed okay.

That's the problem with newer Mercedes. The company unnecessarily made it complicated so that the owner will simple sell it if problems like this begins!!!

After checking all of that could be crankshaft positing sensor bad it's located between the engine and transmission for the do it yourself it will give a code most time po335

Hello. I like your style of explaining. Do you have a video of Start Error alert for ML350 2003? The key does what you said it unlocks doors and accessories are ok but it will crank and start for maybe two seconds and then immediately shut down with the “start error alert”. It’s been frigid temps here in CT. I have checked the battery which at gives me 12 volts. If I have a regular multi meter, how do I check with load? Can i move key to accessory position and then check again for voltage drop or is that not considered load? I really appreciate any help The car sits sometimes for a week or two because I drive my truck to work but it’s never been an issue until recent. The model key type is like the switch blade and I understand maybe a transponder issue. I’m a furnace guy not car mechanic however I have some understanding except German engineering is exceptionally complicated. Thanks

Hi. Great channel. I have a e 270 cdi 2005 model. Battery is in the boot. The car was working fine. Parked it in the garage. Came back 2 weeks later. Battery was dead. Tried using good quality jumper cables. Car wouldn't start just made a clicking sound, I then took the battery to be charged, its carong power but car still doing the same thing and on the dash it says battery protection mode disabled. Can you please help? Thank you in advance.

I have a c240 Mercedes 2001 model when fuel falls below half tank lets say to quarter the car stops when driving .It cranks but wont start. I open the fuel tank and there is enough fuel but wont start ,when I top it up with a little fuel it starts again .can some help.

Very good info sir.... can you tell me the location of starter and fuse for 2010 GLK350???

Man!! you are a very knowledgeable tech. Super complete info. My 2010 B200 all of the sudden went dead no lights no start nothing at all. Could be the battery or the relay as you suggest?

Hello Mercedes tech Please help I have a Gl450 sometimes it starts quickly and other times it takes several cranks to start (sometimes the cranks sound slow and sometimes good) but it always starts. The battery voltage goes down to 9 volts when starting, so I changed the battery. Same problem so I changed the starter with a refurbished one. And I still have the problem. Any ideas? Thank you

Hi I have a 2011 E350 cupe when i put the key in the ignition it turns but ignition lights don't come on then I have to play with it taking the key out and putting back in 3-4 sometimes 7-9 times before the lights turn on and it starts I changed batteries on both ignition keys still the same problem? Can some one help please ?

Hi there! I have a 2008 Mercedes c350 4matic. Car will not start at a all. The key fob seems to work fine with unlocking/locking of doors and with illumination lights showing up but only in the middle tachometer where mileage is located. So battery seems to be okay. Also I'm able turn the key in the Ignition all the way to the right but with no response whatsoever unfortunately. Any advice or solutions you may know of? Really appreciate it! 🙏🏾

Great tutorial, thank you for that. I have MB CLA250 2014. The problem with my car is the engine stalls, and when it does the car doesn't start again. From what you have just said in the tutorial, I think the ISM is bad. Because the gear position doesn't show on the dash, when the engine stops. Thank you as you respond

You’re the best! I have a bad key. Should’ve started there. My spare key worked. Thank you

please help after a dead baterry problem on a mercedes glk 350 formatik now wita new baterry yhe car wont start

Hello, thanks for sharing this video. As soon as i put the key in the ignition, I am getting this note on the screen "remove key from ignition" on my E350 2010 mercedes. please let me know if there s anything i can check

I am having trouble finding a fuse chart on the internet for the s430 2000 Mercedes, can you please let me know where to download one. TY

As alawys man, good detailed video. Nice work. Is it possible to make a vodeo on the W221 ISM replacement showing how to remove and install a new one. Thank you!!

The noise ziupp I’m not the best with noise 😂👌

If the wheel is locked, try push the shifter forward then try to turn wheel. Works for my ML320

My 2013 c300 was taking a few tries to start but it would start. Couple days ago it happened again but there was no noise when I inserted the key. Car seemed dead. Waited few minutes and it started. This morning I shook the steering wheel before inserting the key and it started right away. When I left work I turned the key, but didn't move the steering wheel, it didn't Start. Repeated the process this time including moving the steering wheel and it started. Stopped at store, left the car , came back, moved the steering wheel , inserted the key and it started right away. Thanks man!!!! But one question. Why is this happening?

I detached the connector from the battery source and it reseted the whole system and it turned on afterward, you can try this also.

My car was locked for about a month, I went out to start the repair this weekend, reached over and opened the passenger side door because I was hot and suddenly the car came alive and steering unlocked ...It has started every-time since this happened...I have no idea what happened and will probably get rid of this car because not sure when this may happen again.

This video is genius!! I just fixed my car using your instructions… Thank you

Hey i have a 2005 clk 320 coupe and my key fob indicator light blinks but does not unlock the doors, and will not be recognized by the starter switch/ignition. What should I do? Autozone said battery had 12.5 v (outside of the car and brought into store) I love this vid iv been hunting for proper video to explore troubleshooting but this is the one!! Please help

Hello I have a 2010 c300. I cant get it to start. I turn the key and nothing. The radio and lights come on. But it won't start. I cant shift the gear out of park either. When i place my key in the ignition the dash says, remove key from ignition. I tried both of my keys and same thing. Battery is also good. Thoughts?

I was wondering why doesn't my s400 start up all the electrical components inside work but the engine doesn't turn on please help

Thank you for this video it helped me determine what the problem was with my parents car

Is it possible to find repair MB manuals on thumb drive?

VOLUME!!!

Cannot hear you

Hi , i have a 2006 Mercedes B200, 3 days ago i opened the fuse cover to review if a fuse are open due to the wippers are not working... i'm testex all the fuses with a multimeter and i pulled out a couple to test if are good..... all of them are good, but know the car is not working.... the dashboard on, radio, windows powers, but the starter is not activating.... the key open the switch and I move the knob to neutral and nothing..... literal i didn't do noting to damage the car and is not working.... what I can do to find the problem... a technitian scann the car and it said somethink like ... the car is registering a manual transmision instead of an automatic transmision.... any help will be highli appreciated

Hi, my 2002 c180 w203 has similar problem, when I turn key to 1st position, the dash came on but goes off straight away and the aircon dies as well, but the radio works fine, after that car won't even crank

Wow..great tutorial. Very much thank you for a good job

slipping it in Neutral worked on my Ml320 Thanx a Million 👍

Just worked on my a180 2016

Can you please tell me what I need to do to get a key fob for the alarm system so my Mercedes 1996 w210 chassis when I received the car from my friend the we have the keys we have the ignition key we have the door key the ignition was changed but they do not have the the alarm code key thing would a universal fob work on the Mercedes if it's programmed through the car

Helpful video 👍 I have an issue with a 2012 GLK350. The battery and alternator were tested and are working as expected, but engine will not turn over. I can hear the clicking noise when attempting to start the car but it will not turn over. It's the same with a jump from another battery. This statement a couple months ago. Sometimes it will work after 5 for 6 attempts. Does this seem to be a starter issue?

I have a 2005 220cdi when I try to start it in the morning it does not crank but the engine cooling fan starts and runs on full speed. If you keep turning on and off it eventually starts,any ideas ?

Hi, I have a question. I have a 2011 GL450. Car had no prior issues. Twice now it has not opened or started. The first time my husband took it to the mechanic and he changed the battery. Fast forward two months, and we have the same issue. We tried the key fob, it still did not turn the car on. We replaced the battery, etc. Took it back to the mechanic and he checked and said battery is fine, starter is fine, says nothing is wrong with it? What else can it be? Why is this happening?

Hello MBT, do you have some recommendations about hot start, or why don´t start the fuel pump, when I turn the key to the 3rd position

Thanks for the video. I have a 2007-S550 and every day after 2-3 secs it cranks and starts. Sometimes i have to try a couple of times. I also smell fuel inside/outside. Think the fuel pump needs to be changed? Thanks again!

GL450 just purchased the car started with a jump pack got car here from Georgia on a 3 car carrier now wont start no turn over even tried another battery it will not turn over or says remove key but its already removed!

I have a w211 e320 cdi The car was in to get new discs pads and brake lines replaced. The car was running fine but now my mechanic says it’s bringing up an error code (P1630) can you please help me thank you. P.s the car goes to crank but just stops. The battery is good and the starter is good. Would it be a fuse problem?

How you doing? I have a 2007 s550 that sat for a long time Batterys died and would not start. We changed the Batterys still would not start. Changed the starter started for one day. All lights come on no codes come up. Not cranking at all. My mechanic put the key in the on position and jumped the starter and car ran fine but when I turn key off won’t start. So I know it’s not the engine battery or starter. I don’t know what to do next.

Thank you Sir I have just benefited from your tutorial please I'm grateful

Ugh!!! I need help my steering wheel is unlocked seems like my battery has enough juice I’m wondering if its the starter I did replace the alternator a few weeks ago but the car does still die sometimes because I have music hooked up... or when I get to 4th key position nothing happens I hear the ding ding noise

Your Video was GREAT!!!!. My problem is I had my 2003 E320 Brake Operating Unit replaces & both batteries replaces. 6months later, now I have to jump the battery all the time. Some said It's the SAM Mudule. is that right.

Thanks for the info 👍🏼

So does this go for C230 as well? I have a 2006 and it seems to be doing everything that you mention as far as putting in the key turning but you have no crank. And the battery has been replaced.

PLEASE HELP!!!!!! I have a 1999 c280 and when i put my key in i dont hear the zip sound of the ESL unlocking and the key won't turn all the way.. When i turn the key the little bit that it turns i can hear a lil noise. I cant even switch it from park to neutral. Idk if its the key or the ESL or the EIS, i ordered a eis coil checker to see if its the key

HI I have 2004 e500 with no crank no start issue, from time to time it would not crank or start, after turning the key few times it would start, been driving it for almost a year like that . now all of a sudden no crank no start for 5 days, checked all the fuses relays. had the starter replaced abut 7 months ago and the very next day no start no crank. could there be anything else other then fuse and relay.

AMG a top of the line vehicle and it doesn't look that old

Thanks for the good information, but it the trouble shooting didn't include mine . I just replaced the auxiliary small battery on my 2006, e350 Mercedes-Benz. When I tried to start the car, there no light on dashboard. Therefore the key doesn't go in and the car doesn't start. Can you please let me know what is going on? Thank you.

will you do a video on how to change battery cables

Hi. I need some help, i have a cls 55 2006 which has dead battery. Im planning to order a charger so do i need a certain type of charger and do i need to connect the charger to the battery which is under the bonnet or in the trunk? Thank's for the help!

I have a 2002 CL600 V12... it was misfiring, in all cylinders, so I removed the coil packs to inspect the condition and the boots and sparks, after a cleanup and reinstall the car suddenly did not start the engine again, it turns all lights, I can open the key and move the shifter through the gears but it won't start the engine, it simply does not make any click or nothing, the power windows are not working also.

Good tutorial, i have a 2008 e350 my realy fuse box got burned i replaced but the car didnt start, in gone check the battery probably is low and i need to charge it, but have any of u have had ever this problem where ur relay fuse box get burned literaly it got melted from the inside

What about if u press ur key and no light shows,it also can start the car (c240) what causes pls help

2010 E500 No start . Keyless entry fine , Push to start doesn’t recognize key. Pulled button, key turns ignition and dash comes on yet, no start; not starter, no crank. SCM (MRM) Steering Column Module Fault 1 ISM Shift Module. Fault 2 C16800 Communication with the electronic ignition lock has malfunction. This is what I get. Thanks

My clk 320 wont start key turns but no start . Did I go in start lock out mode ?

Hi there! I have a 2014 e63-S and it started having random issues not starting. I’d go out for dinner, go out to the parking lot and car won’t start. But I just drove it, battery is good, key is good. When I try to start it’s like when I push the button it isn’t recognizing that my foot is on the brake. Even when I remove the button and use the physical key the car doesn’t turn over or even try. Like it’s not recognizing I’m trying to start it. Happened to me last week and after trying like 20 times it just randomly started fine. Happened a few more times, and now it won’t start at all no matter how many times I try. I’ve spent hours. Battery is fine, full power, key fob fine etc. I was told maybe brake light switch to cause it to stop from starting. Any ideas? Key turns, the car just doesn’t even try to start. It just goes to position 2 and when I turn it, it turns but nothing happens to the car.

Okay so I'm having the issue of the key won't turn there's lights and everything so how do I get it in neutral to push it out of the way of the other cars??? Watch the video where it said the little rubber thing on the gear shift would move and you could push a button will this car's leather it's not Rubber and it won't budge so now what do I do?

hey ,i need help,my e500 model 2006 i just check all my fuses one at a time and put all fuses back in their positions,but thereafter that my car wont start now,is there any reset program?

I’m having similar problem, I have taken my to Mercedes Benzs. They have replaced ESM(ISM), battery, new key, new fuss box. But the car still not starting. Pls assist me. Thanks!🙏🏽

Hello: i have an ML320 year 1999 and it star but it will shut off after 10 second or so, I think is the anti-theft module that is going bad, because i can see the signals going off at random times during the day. I never had the key fob (remote) to turn it on or off.

You forgot the spark/fuel delivery tests. Unless those fall under the aforementioned "bring to shop" category of repair...

Hie thanks for the video but mine it's a 163 ml320 and it's showing start error . Won't start , it has been showing the handbrake light and the big triangle when driving back home last night . Please if you can help solve thanks.

hi i have a 2015 e class 220 diesel estate the eco doesn't work even if i drive it long distance also the tailgate will work from inside the car but not from holding the lever outside or the key fob many thanks.graham

Hello, do you have the waveform of interior CAN?

I have a 2011 4matic c300 sport Mercedes Car cut off one day, started back within 20 minutes, Drove it for a whole day , the next day after car cut off completely. And wouldn’t start for days 4 days and after 4days it started back up Got the starter replaced, engine light came on for 02 sensor exhaust. Drove it for 12 hrs, car cut off, and now will not start . What do you think the problem may be ? Bad starter again? Or . The car will not turn over . Only lights come on, inside and when you lock the doors outside lights . No dash lights . Do you think I have this problem ? How do I fix . Need help . Do you think it’s this issues ?

I just bought a used c200 series estate car with 29.00 on the clock when using the eco system sometimes at lights it won't start and I am not used to the car but have to put on warning lights and try everything I can think of inc removing the keys eventually and then it starts but it takes a few very annoying minutes with people behind getting very annoyed what is this once yesterday and once today. my son says damned eco system what do you think? Alistair

I am from Pakistan . dear sir ! i have 2002 C 180 W 204 , the engine check light and alternator light don't come on , car no start any help from your side.

Thank you- great job.