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Electronic Steering Lock (ESL/ELV) Repair
The Electronic Steering Lock (ESL/ELV) is an anti-theft device that locks the steering wheel. When the key passes the auto-verification process after it is inserted, the lock is released and the user can start the car.
Common faults that suggest the ESL is beginning to fail or has failed are listed below.





Common Faults
Key turns on ignition but the lights on the instrument cluster don't appear
Key needs to be turned to ignition multiple times before lights appear on instrument cluster
Steering lock error on dash
Steering wheel remains locked when key inserted in ignition

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