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Old Mar 12, 2025 | 12:27 PM
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W212 2006 key wont turn just open doors (remote)

Guys

i’m trying to fix a w169 that run out of battery

after replacing the key wont turn, it doesnt even unlock the steering wheel.

the remote open the doors nicely. No lights on the dash.

any help?

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Originally Posted by fborille
Guys

i’m trying to fix a w169 that run out of battery

after replacing the key wont turn, it doesnt even unlock the steering wheel.

the remote open the doors nicely. No lights on the dash.

any help?
there's a great chance you're dealing with an aged steering lock known as ESL.

Connect a scanner to collect a report of chassis faults.

The issue will be obvious under 5mn.

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Originally Posted by CaliBenzDriver
there's a great chance you're dealing with an aged steering lock known as ESL.

Connect a scanner to collect a report of chassis faults.

The issue will be obvious under 5mn.

oh. I will try to scan it next weekend.

thanks.
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Originally Posted by CaliBenzDriver
there's a great chance you're dealing with an aged steering lock known as ESL.

Connect a scanner to collect a report of chassis faults.

The issue will be obvious under 5mn.
Immo off
Immo off

i got this thing. Is it supposed to work like the video ? I saw that it might be version 117. … unfortunately It arrived 96.
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Immo off

i got this thing. Is it supposed to work like the video ?
I saw that it might be version 117. … unfortunately It arrived 96.
That's when you need a proven solution that can work. Get that from a local supplier.
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Originally Posted by CaliBenzDriver
That's when you need a proven solution that can work. Get that from a local supplier.
no local dealers offering it.
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no local dealers offering it.
The only thing MB dealer offer is Mercedes repaired ESL .... NOT a bypass module.

ESL bypass modules are 3rd party kludge. Look in eBay marketplace.

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