$25 DIY Fix for Broken ESL? Mercedes Benz C300

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This video is about my DIY repair of a broken electronic security lock on a 2009 Mercedes Benz C300. The ESL failed and the car won't start.
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[@anthonybotha112]

You did not explain how you reset the gear mechanism back to the correct lock position in the esl.

[@speedeeconzalis459]

The motor can only be replaced if the old one still worked. Once the old motor seizes you cannot simply replace the motor. There is a component on the board that also goes when the motor seizes up. Beat option is an emulator

[@pelikan909]

Please any can answer if we need to replace the plastic dial BEFORE it goes bad?

[@fixanythingdiy]

If I had known these go bad, I would have removed it from the steering column before it failed. Once it fails you have to remove the whole steering column and it is not a fun job.

[@junhabb2279]

Did it work ?

[@fixanythingdiy]

On a friends car that was intermittently working the cheap motor from amazon worked. But on my car it didn't, but mine totally quit working. It was worth a shot though for $10 before spending a lot to get an emulator.

[@johnmurphy9688]

Word of advice. Way way less talking and more doing.