Mercedes NO Start NO Ignition?

I have an 08 Mercedes C350, and currently having the same problem. Until seeing this video, I could not figure out why my car wouldn't crank out of the blue one morning. I haven't been able to move this car for the last 4 months now.. Thanks for this very informative video. You provided a lot of information that I needed. Unfortunately I'm not a mechanic and don't have the skill set to complete this job. My next task is finding someone to do it lol.. Thanks again for this video. Your hard work and info is greatly appreciated..

Mercedes should have recalled this issue long ago. It has plagued every one of their cars with it. I have seen these go out at 60K and some over 200K. Seems that hot summer days or really cold winter days make them fail, when they finally go. I was able to pull my ESL without pulling everything apart. Loosened the column 2 top bolts removed the bottom 2, and was able to pull the ESL out (by feel) and zip tied it up under the dash. When it does go, it will make the emulator or just the motor repair much easier. (in the event it quits when locked) Great video BTW..

Very interesting video, Jake! I've seen a lot of Mercedes ESL videos on repair and bypass, but you went into the important bits to be on the lookout. Mercedes, like most German manufacturers, loves to insert blackboxes in schematics, on which information depends on your "clearance" level, and each blackbox has its specific schematic (sometimes with one or more blackboxes inside) and no schematic has the whole information required for solving problems like this - theoretically you would need to contact a higher level engineer with your problem. I've seen this a lot with Siemens telecommunications equipment, a few decades ago and was told that it was due to security of in-house know-how. A pita, when you come across those, when solving a problem.

Cool video! Seen initially the esl/elv faults from the report. But really enjoyed the diag leading up to the fault. Honestly, its a good reminder after seeing so many of these. FYI there is a 20amp (eng room fuse box) power feed to the ESL. Every so often these will open causing similar faults. Thank for sharing! Always awesome content on your channel!

The first thing I do is read the key. From the key you can get the SSID whether the key is original or not. If the key is Original you can get the SSID only but if the key is a BE key you can get the password from it as well. No need to go through the procedure to calculate the password which can take up to 30 minutes. It's a lot faster!!!

You always have great educational videos online but I guess the time to see you in real life during my visit in Utah is getting pretty close.

Dude - you have my total respect! THank you for this video

That should be a damn recall. .

i wish car's had their own built in scan tool so if the car wont turn on like this one, it should give you access to the codes to tell you whats wrong instead of buying a 2k scan tool or have someone come out to read the codes

Would love to have more content from you sir..i know its hard to film and work especially on diagnostics..hard work need concentration...but always wait for your vid..it always teaches me some extra and new.thanks sir.cheers

Diagnosis: Mercedes is stupid LOL! Nice work Jake 👌

Wish I could sit and learn from you in your garage, lol!!! Interesting video!

Great video. lots of work and thanks for your information. I am sure many like me are very apriciat about your work.

Always a good omen on the day when it starts with one of your videos.

Yesterday my 2008 c300 started to do the same thing that happened here. Thanks for your help

Very good job, I have a similar problem on a 2017, I will try the same method

Bought a 2007 sprinter van new. Occasionally no start nothing at all, completly dead. Next day no problem. Had it transported dead to mercedes twice but it started for them first time. They could not read a fault. Two different dealers suggestions. Buy a new key and buy a new starter motor but no guarantees it would fix the problem. Took it to my auto electrician. He cleaned the paint off an earth wire under the drivers seat as a lucky guess. Never had a problem since.

Mine did this too. The ESL wasnt engaging, it was bad and needs replacing. A few dealerships will not sell the part unless its tied to a service order there at the dealership since its an antitheft part. $1800 fix at dealership. Emulater is much less expensive.

Happen to mine,had to call a locksmith that installed a bypass and resolve the problem for good in 5 minutes.600$,better than the 3500 the dealer wanted.The ignition went bad.Just make sure YOU DON'T LET THE STEERING LOCK,otherwise then you are in real big problems.If u let it happen then your dealer is probably ur only option

great video and great info on emulator set up , thanks Jake