EIS ESL problem you can still start your car manually

[@vusisowazi7939]

The most straightforward video of all time... shout out to you man, I didn't sleep in the street

[@mintone2008]

This was a magic trick as far as I was concerned! This work exactly as you described! Thanks so much for this video!!!

[@kohutattti]

Dude thanks for this, literally saved us, worked perfectly, we couldn't start the car in a very bad spot. E-Class 2008. Merci

[@anlokar]

Thank you very much! Car was stopped with probably ESL issue and steering wheel locked outside my garage in cold winter condition. With your video I could start the car and with minimal steering ability and many times forward and backward driving I manage to drive it into to the warm service place :)

[@harritls7155]

Thank you. I am happy to see that my video is helping a lot of People. Good luck

[@Dashikardashian]

How’s your car now ??

[@anlokar]

@@Dashikardashian it is repaired. The small 12V motor for steering wheel locking was replaced by a repair shop for car electronics. I did only remove the parts from the car with help from some KZbin videos on that topic.

[@finessekid8986]

@@anlokar how long it last

[@finessekid8986]

@@anlokar im dealing with the same issue

[@lechero1811]

The brown fuse is #27, for the CDI it is the ignition lock control fuse.

[@glasser2819]

Great video you are a genius! (Ignition module is easy to resolder internally)

[@edreesshittu7195]

Thank you so much… I followed your steps in the video and it worked and start but the steering didn’t unlock after letting the engine get warm up I turn off the engine, cover the relay ( green ) fuse and then wait for some few minutes… Insert the key back to and turn it to ignition mode, the dash board lights come up and also start with the key and the steering got unlocked

[@dashtyATG]

I'll try that with E300 2013

[@jasonlocklear1323]

Worked perfect. Used this process to start my 2012 C300 Mercedes and load it on a trailer. Steering wheel was still locked, but was able to load my car.

[@JIsmart]

Thank you brother saved my life

[@STULIVEACASHBOY]

Thank you bro! Worked like a charm! You the 🐐

[@baqashahmath1566]

Thanks for sharing great video im would like to know what is the brown 7.5 fuse use for control?

[@EmbryFamilyEntertaining7]

This was a life saver. Thank you so much for the help.

[@dashtyATG]

Hy guys thanking you all It helped me temporarily as well thank you very much. But the vehicle stopped working again. It's E212 2013 can someone give me the permanent salutations as I've been told those model's doesn't have ELV ESL and all this happened after the car engine was washed in the car wash. wiv the strong jet washer.

[@Dnasty1]

Holy shit why are you not famous. This is probably the smartest thing i've watched all year. You are a genius. How long will this trick work for? Does this mean I need a new esl motor? My steering wheel doesn't even lock so I am not sure why I am having this issue.

[@harritls7155]

☺️ i am not a genious.. this will work for ever if your keys re recognized by the system. Well if the problem is the motor then i guess you can do it your self but if it is the circuit board then i guess u have to get it fixed asap.

[@Dnasty1]

@@harritls7155 Stop it you are a genius! If it wasn’t for you my car would still be stuck and probably sitting at some shop. Now I am able to still drive it and I can find a fair price to get this issue fixed. Do you think that starting the car this way could harm anything like the starter or anything else etc?

[@harritls7155]

No, technically there is no risque but it is better to fix it asap.

[@JB73691]

Awesome work around if you don't want to pay for a tow truck to get to the shop, or repaired it yourself if you can. I got stuck with mine, luck is that I have 3 free towing services a year with my insurance. This also leaves the system vulnerable to car theft as the ESL is a theft deterrent.

[@bm7760]

Thank you. Hoping this works on my old C220 diesel. Just occasionally, and mostly when cold, I turn the key and though everything lights up ok, the starter doesn't spin. If I'm patient and keep trying it after a few minutes it'll start and it's generally OK for the rest of the day. Getting more frequent though. Thanks again.

[@withoutchanclas]

Hello BM, I have exactly the same issue. Have you managed to solve it? How?

[@chefrachid]

Das ist eine Hilferuf ich bin verzweifelt ich habe das gleiche Problem aber bei ml w164 Baujahr 2010 beim Schlüssel drehen startet nicht alle sicherungsgeprüft alle Release teilweise gegenseitig getauscht und ausprobiert das Auto startet trotzdem nicht alles anders funktioniert außer starten allerdings beim Relais im Motor die für Stadt zuständig ist das ist die R1 überbrückt startet das Auto mit Schlüssel kann aber gleichzeitig nicht ausmachen bis ich sie überbrücken entfernt habe meine Meinung nach irgendwo habe ich eine Sicherung der abgesichert vor dem Relais die ich noch nicht gefunden habe Werkstatt keine Termine frei ich steh kurz vor dem Urlaub ich weiß nicht was ich machen soll jedes Mal wenn ich das Auto starte muss ich überbrücken und beim ausmachen mit der Motorhaube aufmachen und den Kabel zu entfernen sonst läuft alles irgendwo ist eine vorsicherung die ich nicht gefunden habe. Später um Mithilfe wenn jemand die gleiche Erfahrung gemacht hat dass er mir helfen kann Reli geprüft mit vier PIN Kontakt 30 vorhanden 87 Masse vorhanden 86 schwach 85 keine Masse irgendwo fehlt mir eine Steuerung fehlermeldung ML W164 Komponente F58kH (Relais, Stromkreis 15) istdefekt 9194 Stuereinheit 'N93 wurde keine CAN-Nachricht empfangen ich bedanke mich im voraus wenn ihr mich privat kontaktieren will meine telefonnummer steht auch in youtube drin

[@ahmetatabay832]

Thank you so much save the day

[@ivarsmatisons]

Paldies par informaciju

[@petedraganic6124]

This was an amazing workaround and helped me verify that the steering lock was actually the problem. Mine is stuck in the unlocked position, luckily. But, even though the car started, I am still stuck in park. Could the steering lock be refusing to allow a signal to the shift lock? Oh, and THANK YOU!!!

[@harritls7155]

Yes ofcourse. it is part of the starting process

[@harritls7155]

In my case, the motor of the esl overheated and damaged the circuit board. Luckily the steering got unlocked some how..that was the main reason of the problem with my car

[@markpasieka]

Does anyone have pictures of the Electronic Steering Lock replacement and or images of damage or work around?

[@RobloxianDafisher]

Thank so much sir u are heaven sent it works

[@sprinterfix]

I work on a lot of mercedes sprinter van cdi vehicles, this is a cool trick, I was considering trying this as I regularly ping that starter solenoid relay in order to diagnose a no start issue, I am curious what the 7.5 amp fuse is for? is it EIS fuse? or ESL fuse? can anyone clear that up for me?

[@markpasieka]

Exactly what I was thinking, want to apply this to another model: 2010 gl450 and thus would want to cross the components and their locations for my model

[@sprinterfix]

@@markpasieka let me know if you decide to look up his fuse box for that model and track it down. my guess is power to EIS module or ESL

[@markpasieka]

@@sprinterfix I'm stuck at my mom's house due to spirit canceling my flight but I shall check the schematics for his car and then mine as I have 32 Gigabytes of Mercedes documentation for all Mercedes up to 2020

[@sprinterfix]

@@markpasieka You have WIS installed on laptop? you are the man, I really need to get that,

[@markpasieka]

Bring beer and a USB stick to one of my Chicagoland adresses

[@tking1539]

Good to know thank you mr

[@차과장-g4k]

Its a dangerous manual for merci. It could make electrical problem such as ecu, bcm etc so it should be not recommended and also it is now working.

[@karimsadoouk7819]

This does work but only if you steering lock is not in the locked position

[@markpasieka]

And if it is then what would you suggest... My instrumentation and lights light like normal ..the starter simply does not engage on cold days...in the forums they mention a k50 relay on some models that is notorious for bad solder joints but i do not have that relay / distribution block on my 2010 GL... This has immobilized my gl450 on every cold day below 30 or so degrees for the past 3 years..... allot of days in Chicago

[@kyackthetravelingman8748]

So after it gets started and I drive home what do I tell the mechanic to do to fix this problem so I won’t have to do it like this again thanks

[@Janike011]

Be careful, although I start the car, the second time did not start only crank, so probably it destroyed something in ECU

[@frankromero9098]

Hi, I have a 2008 Mercedes Benz S63 that gives me the same problem. Would you know the location of that fuse? Thank you.

[@bacho__]

great job bro

[@KrisCouls]

Thanks a lot !!!

[@ronwheeler5073]

Amazing 😄

[@seahawksforever9504]

Does it work when you have a locked steering wheel? Will starting it up that way remove the lock?

[@chijiokeogbuokiri2837]

Would it work in 2001 ml 320 and what relay is removed ?

[@richardfweeler2939]

Thank you "Merci beaucoup" my friend you have saved my day excellent

[@titijaune9609]

hello, tried today it worked with the same procedure without risking damaging the relay by removing the plastic cover. Remove the relay. Locate the 2 terminals of the open contact. Shunting with a wire closes the contact and starts the starter (instead of manually operating the relay without the cover). The engine is running. Reconnect the relay.

[@The_Average_climber]

Hi I have this same issue but my car is a manual and when I do this procedure nothing happens? Could it because it a manual and you need the clutch pressed down to start the car? If I press in the clutch and do this will it work? Regards Steve

[@papymilokwatungadio5146]

Can I do the same thing for w203 kompessor Not cranking

[@4roundzjudeatine728]

Thank you your video helped me a lot

[@titijaune9609]

bonjour, essayé aujourd'hui cela a fonctionné avec la même procédure sans risquer de détériorer le relais en retirant le capot plastique. Retirer le relais. Localiser les 2 bornes du contact ouvert. Shunter avec un fil ferme le contact et lance le démarreur (à la place d'actionner manuellement le relais sans le capot). Le moteur tourne. Rebrancher le relais.

[@donwill1000]

Si je change le Relais après ça va tt bien marcher ????!!!

[@titijaune9609]

@@donwill1000 en effet si votre relais est diagnostiqué défectueux, le changer devrait tt faire bien fonctionner. Avez-vous testé votre relais ?

[@admixafy1040]

Is there a way to install a kill switch or a push button switch to avoid having to open hood everytime to start it up? TIA

[@harritls7155]

Hi, it is better to get the problem fixed than adding push button or switch.

[@karlvalmet269]

Hi buddy, Our diagnostic is showing error code U016800 & C220500 so both of them are steering wheel column, but tried your trick to get it to run manualy, but didn't work with that. Do you know what could go wrong at this stage ? Its a 250 CGI and right hand drive Cheers

[@noraglozano7541]

How do you open the green fuse?

[@aldoq3376]

Could somehow the fault has to do with the fact of full rainy day (storm)? I have the same problem after raining cats and dogs. I see in your video that it is a rainy day as well..

[@jessesingh4619]

Damn. Worked amazingly on my car. Got in to go to work today and suddenly my car wouldn’t start. Just the nice “remove key from ignition” message with no dash light or anything. Now I can get it over to my local mechanic to have it looked at asap

[@kyackbrook8188]

how much was it to get fix?

[@jessesingh4619]

@@kyackbrook8188 total with programming and labor for the work it was about $560 and I’m sure that’s a lot cheaper than a stealership would charge

[@cynthiaquezada2720]

Oh so it’s just a quick temporary fix?? after you got it going to take to the mechanic he really fixed it??

[@SoundsandSignalsLLC]

awesome video bro 5 thumbs up.

[@markpasieka]

How many thumbs do you have?

[@Boujeezii]

Hello I did everything u did except when I press the switch on the relay it doesn’t stay cranked

[@williewilliams8707]

Thank you man...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@WildBillyH1]

Terminal relay is for Starter “M” Fuse is related for use with these (27 on this model) could be different on others 7.5A Electronic ignition lock control unit On vehicles with a diesel engine: CDI control unit For vehicles with petrol engine: ME control unit Engines 271.958, 274.920 CNG control unit

[@kealke]

What system is that 7.5A fuse for?

[@mufdvr9730]

What was the purpose of removing relay cover ? It looks like you only removed a fuse to get it to start

[@MrRohanstar]

So i have a 2004 C240 wagon .and my key wont turn .so no light on the dash no turn no start

[@harwinderathwal6953]

Good job

[@edwardoutthere3189]

What's that 7.5 fuse doing why didn't you say

[@saracats5492]

Hello everyone, i have mercedes w204 2011, 1.8cdi. The problem is when i turn my key in ignition lock, all lamps go on but IT will not start, i changed 2 ignition locks and the same problem. The car will start only when its cold outside, when the car is outside on the sun and when its Hot it will not start. Has somebody the same problem or has any ideal what can it be???

[@Mr.EeToMyself]

I have similar problem. Hope we come up with something. I have a manual, so I bump start it. Thought of running button from ststter to battery.

[@saracats5492]

@@Mr.EeToMyself i changed 2 lock ignition and it was the same, and after that we made a bridge conection from ignition lock and noe its ok i drive 8 months and it starts normal

[@Carlin_matkassa]

I just did it but after I started esl is still locked?

[@gerardo1560]

Someone has to give it to those mechanics actually putting it doing or atleast trying "" in your words lol . Some people dont own German or luxery or technological cars for a reason .

[@Dnasty1]

Was wondering if this will continue to work after the eis is completely non function? Or will it harm anything? Seems like it should not as you are forcing the starter the same way the key would.

[@harritls7155]

Until ur key is recognized by the system it will work but the goal is not to start the car this way for ever. It is better to get it fixed asap

[@franklinmobley25]

I've changed the relay and it still doesn't start. Do I have to reset the car??

[@quentinr1]

Is that just a bad igintion relay?

[@donwill1000]

If my car have the same problem I must change the Relay ,than come no more ????

[@kylepratts8628]

Guys please help. After having the battery removed for hours and then reconnecting to try to solve an issue i now get a error message (EZS- electronic ignition lock) which stops my car from trying to start the engine and windows from opening or closing. Its looks like a security feature has been enabled or something. I tried to remove it with an obd device but nothing. Car mercedes cla180 c117 2013 Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks 🙏

[@WhiteWolfos]

Same I have this exact problem and I don't know what to do

[@kylepratts8628]

@@WhiteWolfos what car do you have and problem?

[@DukeOleary]

@@WhiteWolfos Did you ever get a resolution to this problem? I'm having the same issue...

[@DukeOleary]

Did you ever get this figured out? I'm having the same issue....

[@kylepratts8628]

It was the ESL that was faulty, i had an ESL emulator installed by myself ​@@DukeOleary

[@thebearofstars]

The 7.5a fuse that was removed and reinserted, I assume it is the EIS fuse, or am I incorrect? Thank you very very much for posting such an informative video, by the way.

[@waleedhussein6449]

Yes what was the fuse for so we can understand

[@robertlee505]

@@waleedhussein6449 does it work on 2014 Mercedes c250

[@admixafy1040]

Yes the 7.5 is for the Steering lock

[@admixafy1040]

@@robertlee505 as long as it’s w204 it will work

[@kyackthetravelingman8748]

So I need a new 7.5 fuse or what happen today I did this and it started up so what do I need to do so it won’t happen again thanks

[@christmas_boy377]

I followed the instructions exactly as they are here. i hear the clicking noise when i put in the fuse but when i press on the relay the engine does not start.... also, my key does not work to lock or unlock. would this work with a faulty key? i am suspecting that is my issue now and not the ESL/EIS

[@harritls7155]

Did you change the battery on your key?

[@admixafy1040]

That’s a prob with your key

[@jameswaugh115]

Sir i really appreciate your video..i was able to roll up my windows now but the car still wont start..its a manual transmission..can you help me more?

[@noelmthethwa7713]

Greetings. I tried everything shown on your video but the car won’t start. The engine swings but will not start and the steering wheel is still in the locked position. Maybe that is why it won’t start. I have a 2015 E350. The dash lights and everything comes on.

[@progresstreyhwandasa513]

Get your ecu checked it should be faulty

[@gabrielirlanda]

I heard that this trick only works for some models only, W204 C-class up to 2012, if your car is 2015 that might be the reasson it didn't work.

[@anggiolip9822]

The AC light won't come on, why won't the car start? Mercy C200 if the AC light is on, the car will also start

[@abdussalamshanna3810]

My question what is make this problem issue? How to fix it? Just to change the green relay or need to fix something particular

[@vijeyvaratha473]

Hello, sorry for this late answer. The relay won t solve the els problem. You have to get it fixed of course. This s just to help people to start temporarily.

[@vijeyvaratha473]

You need to take out the EIS and ELS and get a professional to repair it. That s what I did here in France

[@darrylfeatherston4479]

What if the eis is missing? Can I use jumper wires and this method?

[@harritls7155]

Eis "engine ignition switch" I guess you can t do nothing without

[@harritls7155]

It has to communicate so even if you use jumper wires it has to be programmed

[@Janike011]

And how do you turn off the engine? Normally with key?

[@harritls7155]

Yes

[@LanciaBetaHPEIdle]

First time it worked perfect. But second time only cranking, engine did not start. But being frankly it cranks a bit slowlier, so could be also a weak battery. If not, then be aware, this process could be also harmful.

[@badahhicham3384]

Merci boucou

[@epimp9808]

It turns everything on but it won’t crank

[@aldiiinp]

I tried this on my s55 amg and it did start the car without a problem. But car will not go into any gear And car won’t start at all without me doing this.

[@aetdt310]

My steering wheel is locked?

[@harritls7155]

You have no other choice than taking the whole system out and cut the bolt out. If your handy enough you can replace the motor inside the esl. Hope the elcteonc is not damaged like in my case

[@franklinmobley25]

I changed the relay and it doesn't start with new relay

[@harritls7155]

The reason you changed the relay for? This video is not about the relay it is about your eis esl system. You should maybe get your battery's and so..it took me few weeks to find out the problem. I started by changing the main battery then the secondary battery and so and so and then finally found out about this eis esl problem

[@iShnazzy]

do you have to do this process every time to start the car? lets say i do this method to get it started then drive to the store and turn it off (obviously). When i go to restart can i just use the key or manually start again?

[@iShnazzy]

thank you so much for this video! so happy i found it, i tried your process and worked like a charm. Also answered my own question, you do have to do this process every time to manually start. If it doesn't work at first make sure your battery cables are tight.

[@harritls7155]

Hi, sorry for this delayed answer. Yes you do have to start the car manually until you get the problem solved. Thank you for watching my video

[@Dashikardashian]

@@iShnazzy so you telling me that your dash was saying “pls remove key” and you did exactly what this man did in the video , and it worked ????

[@finessekid8986]

@@Dashikardashian that's exactly what im trying to figure out

[@Dnasty1]

@@Dashikardashian i'm telling you that.. i just did it. this dude is awesome.

[@arturka4169]

Ox man, this magic didn't work what you can get is just the power to dash and select gears nothing more

[@trainwreckthomas9274]

Does this work if the steering wheel is locked also

[@harritls7155]

Hi, yes it does. In my case, i could unlock the steering by insisting few times.

[@Csigoo]

@@harritls7155 what do you mean by insisting ? In my case everything wors,but the steering wheel remaind locked

[@harritls7155]

If your stearing remains locked, yous have no choice you have to see a mechanic or take it out by your self and get it repaired.

[@cliftondavis5395]

@@harritls7155 it didnt clear my steerwheel

[@mohimadvani6425]

@@harritls7155 . if the motor fails, then it'll remain in locked position and then there's no other option but to tow it to the workshop on a towing bed.

[@ntsikelelovelebhayi6858]

I tried this a couple of time and it did not work at all. Is there anything that I am doing wrong?

[@vijeyvaratha473]

Hi, you need to scan and see what s wrong then. Maybe your problem is somewhere else. If the cause is EIS OR ELS then this method should work

[@ntsikelelovelebhayi6858]

@@vijeyvaratha473 Hi I got Mercedes to scan in and they confirm it is the ESL that has packed up.

[@stevebull8012]

I did everything you suggested but when I pressed the relay button the car won't start. All the ignition lights all came on but won't start. Any ideas?

[@vijeyvaratha473]

Sorry for the delay. It should start if you did exactly what I am showing if it doesn't then your problem is coming from somewhere else

[@thvmcs]

the car cranks but wont start i did everything but it just cranks but doesnt start up

[@alexandersmith1971]

You find a solution?

[@thvmcs]

@@alexandersmith1971 nope🥲 took everything apart to take out the esl and now im looking for either the whole esl or the esl motor

[@cooperx2307]

@@thvmcs if you pull the EIS and ESL out, you could find a guy who know auto electronics and solve the problem, if you are in Canada I might help you haha🤣

[@augustinsterling3893]

@@cooperx2307 I’m in Canada, MTL and I have the same problem since last night. I called the CAA for a towing. Now, I’ve to fix it

[@princeemeka8218]

My ml350 is not cranking qhat will i do

[@franklewis6653]

Don't do this.!!!! Your car can lose power while driving.!! Your car can lose steering directions also and you can have a crash.

[@MrRohanstar]

Does this work for the C240 wagon

[@MrRohanstar]

Does this work for the C240 wagon