ESL failure
12-30-2021, 09:38 AM
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2010 E350 CDI Coupe
ESL failure
ESL failed out of the blue, I have managed to remove it without removing the steering column thankfully but it's very awkward! I'm planning on replacing the motor but had a thought, if I connect the ESL to the wiring but I DON'T fix it to the steering column again, would the car still start?
It would mean easier access to the ESL if it failed again in the future, I'm not bothered that the steering won't be locked.
It would mean easier access to the ESL if it failed again in the future, I'm not bothered that the steering won't be locked.
01-05-2022, 01:54 PM
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2008 E350 (W211 @170K), 2012 ML350 (W166 @119K), 2014 E350 Sport (W212 @96K), 2015 ML350 (W166 @92K)
Send them the address and they can come to pick up your vehicle as well w/o your key.
With the EIS and the programming tools, they can create their own key
Call me paranoid, but I will rather fix the ESL than have it w/o the lock.
With the EIS and the programming tools, they can create their own keyCall me paranoid, but I will rather fix the ESL than have it w/o the lock.
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