Okay, it's been a while since this video and today I got a c300 with an electric column and steering lock was bad . Appreciate this a ton , lowered and drilled (wasn't THAT hard) and in no time had the ESL out. Customer is opting for an emulator, very satisfying

Great video Mario! Buddy is a natural and you can tell he’s been doing these things for quite a while! Thanks guys!

A stop collar on the drill bit would allow drilling, without damaging the gear with confidence. A length of rubber hose over the bit or a stop collar on the bit would prevent the bit from grabbing as it exited the PC board.

I did it!!! Thank you for making this wonderfully helpful and empowering video. I had to drill through the metal casing and the mother board to turn the wheel with a #2 phillips. Had to remove the airbag and steering wheel for drill bits to reach. The airbag removal was tricky to release the springs. The indents in the side that I poked through with a small flathead were a little further forward, towards the steering wheel, so when I had trouble engaging the spring to release the airbag. I needed an 18" breaker bar to unscrew the center steering wheel machine screw. Yay! THANK YOU!

This is an excellent video. That guy knowsa lot. More from him please.

Thanks guys. I just ran into this same issue last night on a C220 sport. Working on diag.

What a great video Mario! I like Herb. He explains things clearly and extensively. I'd definitely watch more videos with him in them. I'm happy that you've found such a great shop to work for! You seem to have freedom to try and do many things there. You've grown so much in the few yrs I've known you. Ttys sir. Take care! ☺️🤗

Mario looks like you work in an outstanding operation. Sweet thanks for sharing. 👍

You guys are genius! Thankyou, take goodness mine broke down with out the wheel locking! I was able to push the button and slide it out

OMG I have often wondered if it could be drilled in the car but chickened out ! Lol Awesome!

Super informative thank you! I just sweated my balls off whippin that whole column out tearing the lock to shreds 😂 now I know why they fail, how it looks and functions inside and just the way you broke it down the job is cake now thank you

Herb is good, could have his own channel.

Best Auto locksmith video I've watched to date, and being one, I've watched a lot!

You guys rock!!! This is the best video on this Cluster F that Mercedez created.

Just right! Great technics, less filler.

Herb is high-level wizard. Almost dungeon master. 👍👍

It looks like this yellow tape, can work as a band-aid 😇. I use my electrical tape at my work, mostly as a band-aid than to the wires.....

Great vid. Hes very good in front of the camera

Concise explanation. I will work on my GLK350 tomorrow.

Mercedes really made it painful! With so much security with the new lock, they could have made it easier to remove the damaged lock.

This may be saving me at this very moment. WHY would Mercedes do this?!?! Def for money. They can go to hell for this. This is not worth security when I can buy a manual wheel lock.

Thanks Herb for you expertise.

Herb seems like a great guy, Mario.

Awesome job! That is clever👍🏻

Not just super mario, you’re superman diagnostic😍😍

That’s awesome. Thanks so much for sharing. Wealth of knowledge.

Wow really good stuff. Thanks for showing us how is done. God bless.

Great job! You should do more videos with Herb, he’s awesome.

Thank you for showing us how this job is done. Obviously this tech has done this repair many times and is good at what he does! Doesn't say much for Mercedes needing this lock to be replaced a lot! BUT it keeps you busy and is part of the business. Oh ya. Did this tech have to attend training at Mercedes in order to certify to do this job? Security part also? Thanks again!

This is a Great tip thanks for share

way over my head, but I enjoyed the video.

Herb is awesome! 👍

what a great video. glad i don’t work on Mercedes though. bring out your co worker again.

Love to see such things, thank you guys

There s a chance the ESL is fail “bad” enough even if u hammer it or so it’s still not moving (motherboard fail) . Then u need to remove the column , but you guys really do find a smart way to cut that section for an easy entry. You guys are real pro and do install an actual unit . I do the cheaper way by just clone those data from the ESL EIS ,getting the key password and put it into a ESL emulator . It still have the ESL opening sound , it’s way cheaper . My customer happy n I happy

Hell yeah! Great video. Pls have him on again.

nice one , great jobs guys

I just went through this rodeo with my 2011 E550 coupe. The ESL plug has an emulator attached to it and it is not plugged into the ESL.. I still need to verify if the ESL is there. I don't think so but things are still open so I can check. Is there a way to bypass/remove the ESL and still have the car start with the key? When the wires to the emulation were dislodged from the connector the car would not start - all else worked fine but no start. I pulled the battery and checked it , the starter and checked it, pulled the EIS and checked it for broken solder pins or connectors and then noticed a damn KRD emulator was unplugged from the ESL connector .. one or two wires - wired it back in and she started up... - the onyl reason why I pulled the lower footwell cover was to repalce a bulb .. what a surprise as the car was blocking my driveway so my other cars were useless until I moved it .. what a relief. but is there a way to remove the emulator/ESL and still have the card start with the EIS and the key only? I don't need a steering lock. *** Great vid BTW!

Thanks for the great detail of the esl internals. Mine is stuck unlocked so ill leave it in and install emulator.

Great video. Can anyone tell me if a shop key is needed for the steering lock on a 2009 e350 (w211). Indie tech says that it is electronic and does need one, dealership wasnt sure about my model. Waiting on them now but wanted to see if anyone else could verify for me. Thanks in advance.

Herb is awesome! 💯 Work smarter not harder.

Wish all how to`s were as good as this one!

Brilliant!!! Thank You.

I drilled a hole on the esl without removing the steering column. after removing the plastic cover that holds the hood release handle, I use a good cordless drill with a sharp drill bit and sticked it on the back of the steering column (over the brake pedal), then you just turn the gear clockwise through the drilled hole with a pick and voila 🎉 did it in 1 hour

Nice video Mario Please thank Herb as I thought he did a good job with good content. He deserves a pat on the back ..

NO WAY! Kevin costner has a mechanic twin!!

Where can i buy a new esl with new keyfob and reprogramming key..

Great video gentlemen. Thank you for that. Where did the blue key came from? Is it provided with the steering lock by Mercedes and do you have to return it back? I'm just wondering because it's the first time I get to see one.

Crazy!

My ESL hasnt failed but the motor is getting very lazy and slow so hoping to get the motor replaced this week. Do I still need to unbolt the column to get enoigh access to remove the ESL

Why does it malfunction in the first place??

I have done this job. Mercedes will not sell you this part. DIYer can install a bypass module. Your steering will not lock but you can have your key working and can drive your car again.

I own a Mercedes GLK and when I turn it on, I don't hear that sound?! What does that mean? Does this mean that the EIS has been removed?

Who can buy the blue key?

If my "only" problem is a lost key and a dead EIS, is there an alternative to the fancy tools and drilling? As far as I know, the ESL on the car I'm dealing with is not defective. Is there a way to feed power to it to actuate the motor without drilling into it to physically move the gear? I bought a set that includes the steering lock, EIS with key, and ECU from the same salvage vehicle. And, what should be the installation sequence? New ESL LAST, I would think? (forget the multiple edits as I learn from other videos shown to the right of this one)

I got that sob out. But I guess most ppl don't reinstall that bracket.

Can you just removed the ESL and don’t used it any more. Any way to bypass or cancel the ESL ?

What lengths is your philips #2 over all and length of your hex rod rig?? Thanks!

Thanks for this... by lock motor is really slow but has been working most of the time, only intermittently not working. We don't have any requirements for it where I live, so can I just take the thing out and remove the pin then reinstall it? Or once the motor dies will it still not turn ignition on?

where is your shop?

Hey Bro! I tough he was Tom Cruise.

"it's herbal herb"🤣 so how much did you save over flat rate? not sure i'd be showing others.

How about removing the esl from car while it's still working, and just zip tieing it to a location that I cam just take it out and service it when it breaks? I don't car about steering lock.

herb needs to do his own yt channel id sub and you could collaborate on a few

I’d say you probably wouldn’t be getting your core back if you drill into the case and PCB on the lock.

After you drill out the ESL, you still need to remove a nut from the ESL bolt that's holding it in place, right? Is there sufficient space without removing the steering column to remove it?

Where r you located & how can we make contact to fix MB 4matic C300 lock steering wheel

My car is at Mercedes for 4 weeks now. What you recommend? Parts on back order. You said you’re in Fort Lauderdale. I am in broward too.

Hey Guys, Can you please reply. I am assuming that if the motor still works intermitantly, then DRILLING is NOT REQUIRED.

hi do you need special credential to get the new lock and programming key from Mercedes ? or you make the customer order it with his ID and prof of ownership.

Throw that lock in the bin No lock on my steering wheel

He look like Tom cruise

Cool❤

Does that blue programing key come with the new steering lock? I've never done one that way I just use xhorse vvdi or a autel 680

Just take out the dumb steering lock And if you need a steering lock just put a huge mechanical lock onto your steering wheel

Cutting corners to save time not great as drilling through the box just to release rendering the box useless when 9/10 it's just a cheap motor replacement!..

Handsome folks!!!