hhughes1

Car would not start Wed afternoon in a shopping center parking lot. Not your usual dead battery problem. Turning the key to the 2 stop points does not initiate the various warning lights on the dash to come on. Radio works but that is it. Steering and transmision remain locked. The Road Side Tech came and told me that they have had several cars with the same problem, some type of center column electronic locking module goes bad and the car is disabled. That part was ordered yesterday and is being installed today but I don't know the outcome yet.

Interesting thing I learned is that there is an emergency release tab down in the console next to the shifter that will allow you to put the car in neutral when the ignition is locked out. Makes getting on the flat bed much easier even though the steering column was still locked.

Mort

Was the module the final fix? I was thinking maybe a low battery in the key fob and some kind of security lockout? Just pulled that out of the hat but interested to find out what the fix is.

My 2003 1500 HD quit on two different occasions while driving 120 Kph (75 mph) down the highway and I had to pull to the side of the highway. I was lucky not to get hit by another car and no power steering or brakes. Both times the fuel pump fuse blew and the dealer charged me $140.37 to change it. Not like the old days a fuse would cost $0.25 and the mechanic would likely put it in for free. Once the fuel pump fuse goes all ignition is disabled and the starter will not even turn over. Now I carry fuses and thank goodness it has not happened again.

olszowa12

I had the same problem a few weeks ago.

See my thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...preciated.html

Hope everything gets resolved in no time

hhughes1

It does look like we share the same problem. They should be finished with mine today. Based on what I was told by the SA, this is somewhat common and as other member's cars age we will likely hear about it again.

ZephyrAMG

Hey Hughes I hope everything gets fixed and your back on the road...

BTW I really like pic in the sense that it makes your post so much more like a movie with scenes and action cuts...very nice touch. Visuals always make the scenario more relate-able and interesting...

mthis

I think i had a problem like that,
the ignition would not accept the key (in insert noise)
took the key in and out about 15 times then it started working again.

ZephyrAMG

I think that spot on 15 is the magic number...lol

mthis

More then that. I was blocking a customers car in the parking lot,
Removed the battery twice till it finally worked.

63c

same problem i have now ;; car want start need to wait like 1mint then ok , but why its happend like that ?

63c

hhughes1 any good news !!

hhughes1

Car was returned today, working fine and covered under warranty. Work order refers to the defective part as EIS steering lock. Following is the tech notes:

Code 6002 traced to EIS locked had to cut to remove

468070 Electric Steering Lock 4598 WMB

204-545-81-32 EIS Steering

r&r complete steering column, cut and remove steering lock - lock was in theft protection mode, replace steering lock, program using programing key, perform initial startup, clear dtc's after repair.

GHAZAN

I want a new steering column

_AMG_

Glad to see the cars back in working order.

63c

glad to hear that bro

DuaneC63

The sensor that tells the engine you're in P fails, hence you can't start it. Next time turn the key and push the brake pedal down to unlock the shifter and move the shifter to N and it should start.

hhughes1

FYI

Nothing you stated here is relevant to the problem that has now been resolved.