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Brand New ELV (Electronic Steering Lock) Emulator + Professional Programming Service
Replace your Mercedes Electronic Steering Lock (ESL/ELV) with a reliable emulator. Installs in the original location and produces the same audible "click" as the factory lock. With no moving parts, future failures are eliminated.
Symptoms of ESL Failure & Fault CodesSymptoms of ESL Failure
- Vehicle will not start
- Dashboard message: "Please Remove Key"
- No audible click from steering lock
- Steering wheel remains locked
- Key stuck in the ignition
- Intermittent starting issues
- Error codes stored or warning lights illuminated
Fault Codes
- A22449 – Electronic ignition lock malfunction – internal electrical fault.
- A25407 – Electronic steering lock malfunction – mechanical fault.
- A25408 – Electronic steering lock – signal/message fault.
- A25409 – Electronic steering lock – component fault.
- A25464 – Electronic steering lock – implausible signal.
Applicable Models & YearsModelYearsTrim/VariantsW204 C Class Sedan2008–2014C250, C300 (RWD, 4MATIC), C350 (RWD, 4MATIC), C63 AMGS204 C Class Wagon2008–2014C300 (RWD, 4MATIC)C204 C Class Coupe2012–2015C250, C350 (RWD, 4MATIC), C63 AMGX204 GLK Class2010–2015GLK250 BlueTEC 4MATIC, GLK350 (RWD, 4MATIC)W207 E Class Coupe2010–2017E350 (RWD, 4MATIC), E400, E550 (RWD, 4MATIC), E63 AMGA207 E Class Cabriolet2011–2017E350 (RWD, 4MATIC), E400, E550 (RWD, 4MATIC), E63 AMGW212 E Class Sedan2010–2016E250 BlueTEC (RWD, 4MATIC), E300, E350 (RWD, 4MATIC), E400 (RWD, 4MATIC), E550 (RWD, 4MATIC), E63 AMGImportant:
Compatible only with vehicles that use a separate ESL/ELV unit. Not compatible with W205, W213, W222, or newer models with integrated steering locks.
What We Need:
- Your Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS/ESM module)
- One working key
You will receive three items: your original EIS, your original key, and the newly programmed ELV Emulator. Simply install and start the car. Clear any stored fault codes if necessary.
Step-by-Step Process:
- Remove your Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS) and one working key.
- Purchase the service. You will then receive our shipping address via messages.
- Ship them to us.
- Send us the tracking information.
⚠️ Please ignore ’s estimated delivery times – we guarantee 1 business day turnaround once we receive your module.
