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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 11:37 PM
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Take key out of ignition

So I bought a Benz from a private party yesterday. It’s a 2009 c300 sport 4matic. Well I had my daughter today and I needed to run inside the house while she was in the car so I took out the key out of the fob so the car would stay running. Got back in the car n out the key back in the fob. Went to the store up the rd n cut the car off. At this time it was running fine. No problems that I could tell n none of the lights on the dash were on. When we went to get back in the car n crank it, the message “take your key out of the ignition” comes on the cluster. I’ve tried googling and YouTubing it and have gotten everything from bad EIS, fuse or it’s in theft mode. Any suggestions? And if it is in theft mode how do I get it out?
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Old Aug 5, 2020 | 07:42 AM
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Hi!

Welcome to MBWorld!

The best place for getting answers to your question might be the C-Class (W204) forum. Moving your post and good luck!

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Old Aug 5, 2020 | 10:14 AM
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These fine cars do have a knack for EIS and ESL to act up. When you put the key in and turn it to ACC/ON do you here a kind of whirl from under the steering wheel? You should hear an electric motor sound, if you don't hear anything it very well might be the ESL.
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Old Aug 7, 2020 | 01:01 AM
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I am 100% sure it is your electronic steering lock...... Just this week I had 4 cars with the same problem. Now, I offer my customers 2 options. A new/reman steering lock from the dealer or I can also remove the ESL and install an emulator. It is one of the most common problems with the W204 chassis.
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Originally Posted by MBENZTECH
I am 100% sure it is your electronic steering lock...... Just this week I had 4 cars with the same problem. Now, I offer my customers 2 options. A new/reman steering lock from the dealer or I can also remove the ESL and install an emulator. It is one of the most common problems with the W204 chassis.
Hi MBENZTECH,

Do you have more information on the emulator? I would like to get this done before I have a failure and the emulator seems like the best choice.

I was hoping you could shed some more light on what is involved in installing one and where to purchase?

Thanks!
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