latemodel21

I designed the kit and wrote the instructions .... its application is fairly narrow (only R170 and Chrysler Crossfire are plug and play with this kit) .

I have created (paddle) solutions for some other (mercedes) models and am open to exploring more models.



INCIDENTALLY,
there is a pure PLUG-n-PLAY solution for plugging C63 paddles into the earlier cars (up to 2006) that used shift buttons with electronics commonly described as "resistive" (actually, these older style buttons are a set comprised of one normally-open switch with an internal zener diode across it and a normally-closed switch with a 100 ohm resistor in series with it) .

While previously, these cars have been converted from buttons to C63 paddles by transplanting the switch pcb (and component) from the old button assembly to the new paddle (using a dremel, etc) there really is no need as an electronic, plug-n-play module that duplicates the output of the original (no/nc combination of) buttons .... using c63 n.o. switches. .... is now available

Chris

betrezra

Who sells the paddle convertor?

Looking to do this to my 04 clk55

latemodel21

Shortly, this solution will be available from a well known tuner/custom steering wheel supplier.

In the mean time, some will available from me.

Just to be clear, this is a solution for certian MBZ models (2002-2006) that used specific versions of buttons .... (including the buttons in the thread below) ... so that they can use the C63 paddles (A 171 267 00 46).

relative to your inquiry, if your clk55 has a set of buttons with part numbers 870273-0001 & 870273-0000 (as depicted in the thread linked below), then this is a plug and play solution for you.

the list of other buttons that this will replace (as well) is being developed (as well as other solutions for different button implementations)

Please feel free to PM me with any questions

Chris


https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...ing-wheel.html

Kevwood

Very cool for the guys with single phase shift buttons!

AMGY

So this is a "Plug and play" for a 04 CLK55 with steering wheel buttons? If so please PM me the price.

Tex5

Very interesting but too late for me

2MCHCAR

Thanks for taking the time to respond!
It's good to know that there is a plug an play kit for my W209 brothers. Unfortunately my car (and I imagine a vast majority of W209 owners) never came with paddle shifters, so I'm stuck with having to get the new wheel ring, steering wheel with paddles, and SDS programing; in order to make it work for me.

Kevwood

Here is the conversion module, offered by DCT;

https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...55-models.html

mikata

Will this module work for my 320?

mikata

Looks like it's a NO

Kevwood

I replied to you in the CLK55 AMG section before I saw your message here. You are correct - no. You've got to add the ring and have it coded.

mikata

Bummer.
I still haven't found the part# for the contact ring.
I'll see if I can get the paddles working this summer

Kevwood

I can't even remember who it was now that said they went to the dealer and they were told that the ring needed to be changed - can you remember who that was?

mikata

I can't remember pal. I do remember that Steve at nlbenz have said that the ring has to be changed and the computer has to be reprogrammed to get the paddles working on cars without the buttons/shifters.

2MCHCAR

I've been working with latemodel21 and we figured out that my 2004 CLK500, the 2003 CLK55 and the 2005 CLK55 have the same clockspring # A2034640118, so it looks like I have the right hardware. CLK320's have a different part number when code 428 (paddle shift) is specified.

mikata

Then I should buy the A2034640118 clockspring and I'm good to go?

2MCHCAR

Your model might have a different part #. PM me your vin and model year of your CLK320. I'll look it up on the EPC when I get off of work.

mikata

PM:ed.

latemodel21

It seems odd that they would delete the two signal lines in some versions of the clockspring (used for ground and paddle signal on the CLK55 and on some other models, these two lines were used for heated wheel power and ground) . It would be helpful if the actual absence of this circuitry could be verified.

Chris

mikata

Chris, should I get the clockspring from CLK55 or the one from C32?

latemodel21

I'm not certian it is that simple in your case ... if your car (model engine and year) was never available with paddles OR a steering wheel heater, it likely uses the same clockspring as a 208 series (a quick peak suggests they share the same 210 series clockspring).... that being the case, there may be no support in the N80 (jacket tube module) for those signals (paddles or heater).

send me your vin and i will see what i can come up with

Chris

mikata

PM:ed the VIN. Thanks!

2MCHCAR

Okay Guys, we can solve this Da Vinci Code for Code 428 (Paddle Shift Option). Here is what we know so far:

Hardware Components Needed

• CLK320, CLK500, CLK55 (2003-2004) - Contact Spiral (#120 on the diagram below. With Steering Angle Sensor and Code 428) A1694641018 or A2034640118 (depending on build date - Footnote From Chassis: F 088109 From Date: 14/01/2004 Except model year: 804) My 2004 CLK500 has A2034640118.
  
• Paddle Shifters (#11 on the diagram below) A2308218751 (Older Style - Smaller and Black in color) or A1712670046 (CLK63 Style - Bigger and Silver)
  
• Control Unit/Steering Wheel Switch - (#12 on the diagram below, code 428) - A0365457032
  
• Other Hardware needed????

Wiring (from other internet sources)
The WIS circuit for the CLK55 AMG shows Steering wheel gear shifter MINUS switch (S110/1) and Steering wheel gear shifter PLUS switch (S111/1) routed first to Clock Spring contact (A45).

From there, the wires pass to Steering Control module (N80) and then to Electronic Selector Lever control module. (N15/5) One wire is taken to chassis (W28/1). The other wire goes via terminal block X35/1 to Connector 1, pin 4 on N15/5.

Software Components Needed (Info I found from other internet forums)
Procedure to activate the paddles:
a) Change the wheel
b) Add code 428 in the VeDOK database and
c) SCN Code the car

(From other forum)
I took my car in for service to dealer and told them that the shifters stopped working and I needed regular service / oil change. They looked up the VIN # and it shows the car coming from factory with paddle shifters, they then ran a transmission diagnostics test and found that the shifting points had been deactivated. They did a factory default parameter down load and shifters work. Total cost for this was $68.00 for the transmission diagnostic test and default down load.

So it looks like only the dealer can version code vs. someone who has STAR with developer mode.

mikata

Looks like we also might need a different TCU. I'm working on it and will get back when I have a final answer.
Great work guys!

Kevwood

After reading the last few posts, man I'm a glad my car came with them. Hope you guys will be able to get this figured out and if you do - it will be worth the costs in the end.