BMW fitting a steering lock emulator

Fitting a steering lock emulator instead of a steering lock module

[@johngalv9288]

F/up: After 2 yrs messing with it and unable to drive it, I took my bmw 325i to a mechanic to remove the steering column and replace it. They did it! well, half the job for $1,800. US$ Since they didn't remove the emulator and then coded the new column, it's still screwed up! It runs but other CAS and footwell mods: radio,sound,idrive... are dead! don't work! I'm taking the car back and they better fix it or my lawyer will deal with it. Never a dull moment! I may still have to take it to BMW dealer to get it right! Good Luck with yours! The Emulator is a miracle! Love it.

[@kennedysgarage3281]

@@johngalv9288 that’s is unfortunate, this was my first and i done it around 2 years ago with no reoccurring issues 😉

[@mikeberry304]

Nice piece of kit , steering lock off , disc lock on , too many electronics not upto the job nowadays, great video , thanks

[@kennedysgarage3281]

You are right Mike there are too many electronics in them nowadays & it can be so expensive keeping everything working right 🤔👍

[@trevormansfield6740]

Dave Sterl recommended your channel. Really good interesting videos. Thanks

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Thank you Trevor. Dave is a top class guy & I’m delighted to have some of his followers watching 🙏😉

[@mechanicmatt871]

I haven't used one of those emulators but it's good to know it works, cheers

[@kennedysgarage3281]

My first time too, but I have to say it worked a treat Matt 👍

[@wackey3455]

Watched to videos brilliant you make it look easy but i have to say you must have put a lot of hard work into that well done 👏

[@kennedysgarage3281]

There wasn’t too much work involved but I find on the not so straight forward jobs that your brain would be working overtime, without lifting a tool. But this emulator worked so happy days 🙂👍

[@damienkearns9922]

Isn't Ebay just a treasure throve of little goodies once you know what to look for 😀 Great video Peter and as always very educational and logical 👍

[@kennedysgarage3281]

EBay is great for some hard to find stuff, I also like it for pictures or information on what something looks like 👀👀 When in doubt use every form of information where ever you can find or get it. Cheers Damien 😉👍

[@behan1969]

Great video boi! Does the emulator keep the steering lock permanently disengaged and clear the code? My 09 e92 displays the fault code but runs and is not locked. I replaced a drained battery but red steering lock light is displayed.

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Yes, the emulator is fitted instead of the steering lock motor. But you then must remove or release the steering lock. I have another video on this 👍

[@intherealworld1188]

Keep in mind, there are times you will still have to reset the ELV counter after an emulator install.

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Handy to know too 👍👍

[@johngalv9288]

So, what was the outcome? Still can't drive the car? I have the same problem: Steering Lock on and can't start the car or change from Park (auto transmission) so, I can't move the car. Thanks for the video! My understanding is that if steering is Unlocked then, it'll keep it unlocked but if it is Locked then the emulator won't unlock it. thanks again! Note: I ordered one on ebay.

[@kennedysgarage3281]

The emulator will get your car running but unfortunately will Not release the steering lock & you will need to do this separately as in another video that I have showing it 🤔👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYWYdneBlr95e9U

[@tootsitroll9785]

Ok here you go, cas 2 is too old for the software update so you need a CAs 3+ and some one able to clone your vin and mobilizer onto the newer cas with no elv. Just take elv out all the way with the metal lock and delete mechanically and electronically. Then it’s deleted from the car all together.

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Ok, this was my first encounter with this issue. So I could have been possibly more streamlined if I had done it before . But thank you for the advice 🙏🙏

[@tootsitroll9785]

I’m a newbie too I just went all the way down the rabbit hole lol

[@kennedysgarage3281]

@@tootsitroll9785 bloody cars 😂😂😂😂

[@ron.acevedo179]

Can you provide a link for the emulator you ordered?

[@kennedysgarage3281]

This should help 🤞🤞🤞 amzn.eu/d/eCl5KtO

[@deisediagnostics629]

Cool 👍😃

[@aymenmohamed1134]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@kennedysgarage3281]

😉😉🙏

[@petershanle9675]

These cars are bad for this if battery has been drained and car left the steering lock will engage with no way to move the car . There are two devices u need they are both on eBay. Good luck but this fault is not worth owning a BMW they are scrap

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Thanks for the input Peter 🙏🙏👍

[@keatongiles62]

What two devices are you referring to? My scrap crapped out on me once again lmao.

[@pacowkdbeats9988]

???

[@petershanle9675]

​@@pacowkdbeats9988 What u want to no

[@lucyy5027]

I can flash it with software no elv , no need emulator

[@kennedysgarage3281]

Sounds great, this is something that I am unable to do 😬😬😬 Are you based in Ireland??

[@que3135]

I need that