Description

The permanent fix for a failed steering lock on newer Mercedes

On these models the electronic steering lock (ESL / ELV) is tied to your vehicle’s encrypted data, so the emulator has to be programmed to match your car. You ship us your EIS module, we read your data, program the emulator to it, and post it back ready to fit. It permanently replaces the failure-prone factory steering lock.

Symptoms this fixes

• Steering wheel locked and key won’t turn
• Car cranks but won’t start, or won’t crank
• No dashboard lights when the key goes in
• “Steering lock malfunction” / “ESL” warning
• Clicking or whirring from the steering column
• Intermittent starting — works some days, dead others

Fault codes commonly stored

A22449, A25407, A25408, A25409, A25464

Vehicles this covers (programmed)

• C-Class W204
• E-Class Coupe / Cabrio C207 / A207
• E-Class W212
• GLK X204
• SLK R172
• CLS W218

Including AMG variants. Older models (A/B/C/CLK/E, Vito, Sprinter) use our cheaper Plug & Play emulator instead — no programming needed.

What you ship us

• Your EIS module (so we can read your vehicle’s data)
• A note with your VIN and your return postal address

We program and supply the emulator. You or your workshop fit it in place of the failed steering lock.

Turnaround

Received before noon AEST = programmed and posted back the same day. Express return shipping included. Total door-to-door typically 2–4 business days.

What’s NOT included

• Removal of the old steering lock and fitting — workshop or DIY
• Vehicles with a mechanically seized column may need extra work — contact us first

Warranty

12 months on the emulator programming and hardware.

Trade pricing

Workshops — ship us the EIS without the car leaving your bay. Trade rate available on application.