well I need to put the key into the ignition and wait 5 seconds. After that it will turn. So when putting the key into the barrel and trying to turn it won’t work. Only after 5 seconds. I also hear a soft relay click after the 5 sec coming from the steering lock ecu. Maybe some kind of...

Thanks for your input. Didn’t know that steering ecu needs recoding. When I installed a refurbished steering lock, that already was locked, and used the key, it unlocked the steering. But doesn’t lock anymore. So it is definitely not a mechanical steering lock issue. Is there a easy way to...

Hi Saint.V8, Sorry to bring back an old post. Can you please advise? I am dealing with exact same issue as above. L322 2003 BMW model. I have changed the steering wheel ecu with 2 different just in case without success. Also can’t read car ecus from OBD connector. I thinking now to change the...

Hi Paulvasey, Sorry to bring back all post. But did you ever solved this issue? I am dealing with exact same issue. L322 2003 BMW model. I have changed the steering wheel ecu with no success. Also can’t read car ecus from OBD connector.