Paddle Failure
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CLK 63 AMG Black Series
Paddle Failure
Was driving the other day, and the downshift paddle became unresponsive. After closer inspection, I realized the entire paddle assembly had worked its way out of the steering wheel. Didn't pull to hard. No abuse. Had the dealer take a look today. They were perplexed as well. Anyone know how these are set into the wheel. They are ordering a new one from the Mother Country. But It won't be hear for about a week. If anyone knows a quick fix. Love to hear it. The cars no fun in auto mode.
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It's a poor design, my downshift paddle assembly is slipping out of the wheel too and is only 60% responsive.
One of these days, I'll take it to the dealer.
We're not the first ones, hopefully they have a newly designed unit.
One of these days, I'll take it to the dealer.
We're not the first ones, hopefully they have a newly designed unit.
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CLK63 AMG Black Series
It happened to me within the first 100 miles ... The other one broke soon after. The mounting plate is plastic and if it was torqued too tightly then it can split the mounting plate ... 5,000 miles later the new paddles are doing fine.
It must gave been the same guy that fit the paddles as fit the front fenders.
Andy
2008 CLK 63 Black Series
2008 BMW 335 xi coupe
2006 Range Rover Supercharged
1971 Ginetta G4 Dare
1967 Austin Healey 3000
It must gave been the same guy that fit the paddles as fit the front fenders.
Andy
2008 CLK 63 Black Series
2008 BMW 335 xi coupe
2006 Range Rover Supercharged
1971 Ginetta G4 Dare
1967 Austin Healey 3000
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Paddles come in pairs. Installed in about 15 minutes. Not something that I would attempt, having to remove the Air Bag and all. But easy none the less. On to the next problem when ever it will arise.
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