Which steering wheels fit?
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: San Jose, CA
W211 E350, R170 SLK230
Which steering wheels fit?
Which steering wheels fit the w208 platform?
Does MB use a universal fitment (where it connects to the steering rack) or should I be aware of some? My wheel is pretty beat up since it was staying out in the sun, so I want some options on replacing it.
Let me know what you guys have replaced with etc
PS I don't really care about the steering wheel controls
Any help is appreciated, thanks!
Does MB use a universal fitment (where it connects to the steering rack) or should I be aware of some? My wheel is pretty beat up since it was staying out in the sun, so I want some options on replacing it.
Let me know what you guys have replaced with etc
PS I don't really care about the steering wheel controls
Any help is appreciated, thanks!
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Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Los Angeles
CLK W208
I have done the retrofit, w209 steering wheek on w208. The onlky problem is thgat if you have a 2000+ w208 then many functions of your car is cntrolled via the steering wheel controls so if you change it then you won't be able to change the time or other settings of your car. Also if you buy a steering wheel you have to buy the matching airbag and if the newer airbag is a dual stage airbag then you have to get creative with the srs wiring as well. I am in the process of retroing a different steering wheel right now and I have figured out the majority of it and just working on 3 of the steering wheel controls, once that's figured out I will post info.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
From: San Jose, CA
W211 E350, R170 SLK230
I have done the retrofit, w209 steering wheek on w208. The onlky problem is thgat if you have a 2000+ w208 then many functions of your car is cntrolled via the steering wheel controls so if you change it then you won't be able to change the time or other settings of your car. Also if you buy a steering wheel you have to buy the matching airbag and if the newer airbag is a dual stage airbag then you have to get creative with the srs wiring as well. I am in the process of retroing a different steering wheel right now and I have figured out the majority of it and just working on 3 of the steering wheel controls, once that's figured out I will post info.
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,775
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From: Los Angeles
CLK W208
no problem brother, I will keep you and everyone posted as i figure out the wiring situation for the steering wheel controls.
