twerp 69 Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) Hello, I have a W204 2008 which will not turn over because the steering lock will not disengage. Car was parked on full lock to the right. Any pointers please ? EDIT : Ignore, just needed a little wiggle ! Edited October 8, 2018 by twerp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 611 Posted October 8, 2018 what are you doing about the steery lock though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHill 16 Posted October 8, 2018 Common problem, it's the flux capacitor at fault. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 611 Posted October 8, 2018 1 minute ago, DHill said: Common problem, it's the flux capacitor at fault. and you cant get s/h ones too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey360 68 Posted October 8, 2018 Have you tried turning it off and on again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Horgan 564 Posted October 8, 2018 Put key in lock . wiggle and turn , drive away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twerp 69 Posted October 8, 2018 1 minute ago, David Horgan said: Put key in lock . wiggle and turn , drive away It really wouldn't all morning ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Ayers 171 Posted October 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, David Horgan said: Put key in lock . wiggle and turn , drive away He tried that a few times. Made him dizzy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted October 8, 2018 /\ /\ /\ They should come off as soon as key goes in EIS, no need to turn key, but yeah, if it's under tension on a lock, it may need a slight rock side to side 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Horgan 564 Posted October 8, 2018 15 minutes ago, Dave2302 said: /\ /\ /\ They should come off as soon as key goes in EIS, no need to turn key, but yeah, if it's under tension on a lock, it may need a slight rock side to side wiggle wiggle 3 hours ago, twerp said: It really wouldn't all morning ! You would say that mmmmm excuses excuses 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lastyboy 23 Posted October 8, 2018 Very common fault. If it wont come off, the unit and key may have to go away for repair. Done a couple Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 611 Posted October 8, 2018 1 minute ago, lastyboy said: Very common fault. If it wont come off, the unit and key may have to go away for repair. Done a couple no wonder they went to push button then german engineering at its finest my lada riva never failed and it had a good heater Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lastyboy 23 Posted October 8, 2018 Just now, boring dave said: no wonder they went to push button then german engineering at its finest my lada riva never failed and it had a good heater Agreed. All Ladas had good heaters. Back in the days sold a few of the 4 wheel drive lookalikes. Cossacks or something? 1 minute ago, boring dave said: no wonder they went to push button then german engineering at its finest my lada riva never failed and it had a good heater Issue withe the Mercs is normally the little electric motor in the steering column fails. Allegedly you can get a similar one from Maplins but never tried. If the lock wont disengage the car will not start. There are a few companies repairing them but you have to send the lock, the key and the eis unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 611 Posted October 8, 2018 1 hour ago, lastyboy said: Issue withe the Mercs is normally the little electric motor in the steering column fails. Allegedly you can get a similar one from Maplins but never tried. If the lock wont disengage the car will not start. There are a few companies repairing them but you have to send the lock, the key and the eis unit. i would be buying one of these and stripping to ascertain the fault then repairing then offering the service on ebay if i could be bothered but in this instance i cant because its a merc but thanks for the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twerp 69 Posted October 8, 2018 24 minutes ago, boring dave said: i would be buying one of these and stripping to ascertain the fault then repairing then offering the service on ebay if i could be bothered.. I often wonder about these kinds of services I see theres a guy who offers virgin Corsa ecus on ebay for £250+ Seems like something you can learn from Youtube and you can buy a whole Corsa for a few quid, let alone a stack of ECUs from a scrap yard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 611 Posted October 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, twerp said: I often wonder about these kinds of services I see theres a guy who offers virgin Corsa ecus on ebay for £250+ Seems like something you can learn from Youtube and you can buy a whole Corsa for a few quid, let alone a stack of ECUs from a scrap yard. just put the hex back to factory standard 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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