THE BEST SIDE OF MERCEDES STEERING WHEEL LOCK

During the immovilizer sistem I've look at this code : A22449- Digital ignition switch interior fault. Can this be 100% ezs issue? Any response might be pretty apreciate. Followup from the Pelican Team:It is possible to remove an UNLOCKED ESL through the column in situ, on the other hand it is much easier In case the steering column is removed from