Mercedes W204/C-Class steering lock problem
06-15-2017, 10:02 AM
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Mercedes W204/C-Class steering lock problem
Hi all,
Brief description of the problem experienced. I own a Mercedes C200 2010 Automatic, 81k mileage.
Yesterday morning I tried to start the car as normal and the engine wouldn't start up, windows not working, horn not working, no dash lights engine, fuel ect.. (only clock), radio works.
I left it, went to work, came back in the evening and started off trying a few things using the spare key. Still no luck, jiggled the steering wheel a little and inserted the key to start it, it powered up the engine and everything ok.
I drove the car for about 5-10 minutes to hopefully clear what might have been the problem.
This morning, I tried to start the car, and it's back to it's problematic state, I can't jiggle it and start the car either.
Any advice welcome.
Dean
Brief description of the problem experienced. I own a Mercedes C200 2010 Automatic, 81k mileage.
Yesterday morning I tried to start the car as normal and the engine wouldn't start up, windows not working, horn not working, no dash lights engine, fuel ect.. (only clock), radio works.
I left it, went to work, came back in the evening and started off trying a few things using the spare key. Still no luck, jiggled the steering wheel a little and inserted the key to start it, it powered up the engine and everything ok.
I drove the car for about 5-10 minutes to hopefully clear what might have been the problem.
This morning, I tried to start the car, and it's back to it's problematic state, I can't jiggle it and start the car either.
Any advice welcome.
Dean
06-15-2017, 11:08 AM
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06-15-2017, 11:15 AM
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Out Of Control!!
It is a TRP=theft relevant part and only available at the dealer and some dealers will not sell the part to individuals regardless if you show up with ownership documentation----and it ain't a DIY because you need MB software to have the module learn you.
06-16-2017, 10:33 AM
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You have to visit the dealer, leave the car there, fill out some papers about the ownership of the car and about yourself, pay a hefty amount, wait for 2 weeks and you will be back on the road.
06-17-2017, 08:41 AM
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There are a few on ebay who will make a bypass for you and set it up. I think canada and USA, you gotta look around ebay but there are shops who get you going.
