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Old 02-25-2018, 08:31 AM
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Steering wheel (what makes it vibrate)

I just bought a oem wood steering wheel for my E350 2015. Im getting ready to swap it out. My car has Lane assist which makes it vibrate when crossing over lines in the road. I dont really wanna loose that function so does anyone know what makes it vibrate. Is there a motor inside of my steering wheel? And where would it be located. Thanks
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Originally Posted by Lorenz320
I just bought a oem wood steering wheel for my E350 2015. Im getting ready to swap it out. My car has Lane assist which makes it vibrate when crossing over lines in the road. I dont really wanna loose that function so does anyone know what makes it vibrate. Is there a motor inside of my steering wheel? And where would it be located. Thanks
Yes, there is a motor (may be two) that rotates an offcentric weight. It is located in the aluminum cast of the wheel center part and the cast has to have this space for it. Steering wheels on cars without this function do not have space for the little motor so hopefully you got the correct part.

Where re did you buy your steering wheel anyway?
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I bought it on ebay from a guy in germany. He says hes a amg dealer. I think he has 2 more...is 15 min long enough for battery disconnect
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I bought it on ebay from a guy in germany. He says hes a amg dealer. I think he has 2 more...is 15 min long enough for battery disconnect
just because he says he's a dealer and Germany really doesn't mean anything. I can help you if you want with OEM parts from MB. Pesonally know a MB parts dealer and I get a discount. I can also refer you to a a German guy near you over there in west coast fla he deals a lot with used and new MB's.
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Originally Posted by ScoponeCazzone
just because he says he's a dealer and Germany really doesn't mean anything. I can help you if you want with OEM parts from MB. Pesonally know a MB parts dealer and I get a discount. I can also refer you to a a German guy near you over there in west coast fla he deals a lot with used and new MB's.
ok Thanks good to know for future reference. but for now i need to put this steering wheel on. Ill probably do it tonight or in the morning once i get more info and i also need some loctite
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ok Thanks good to know for future reference. but for now i need to put this steering wheel on. Ill probably do it tonight or in the morning once i get more info and i also need some loctite
The MB Parts dealer of OEM is in south Fla so whenever you need a price on a part send me part number I'll get the price and advise you.
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Originally Posted by ScoponeCazzone
The MB Parts dealer of OEM is in south Fla so whenever you need a price on a part send me part number I'll get the price and advise you.
Sounds good,I am looking for wheels but thats another thread....,Thanks
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Sounds good,I am looking for wheels but thats another thread....,Thanks
Not at all I can help with that as well genuine OEM wheels straight from Germany from MB dealer...what wheels
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Originally Posted by ScoponeCazzone
Not at all I can help with that as well genuine OEM wheels straight from Germany from MB dealer...what wheels
Thats another thread...Ill pm you
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you need to buy a new contact plate as well as the motor.....

EDIT: not buy, but transfer over.

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Lorenz320 i hope you bought a new airbag as well.
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Why would I need a new airbag. Can't I just swap everything over
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The airbag on your original wheel is shaped differently than the flat bottom you purchased. Go ahead and test fit it, you will see.
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Yeah I just tried. It snaps into place but the bottom of the airbag doesn't fit in so well. Oh well guess I'm buying a new airbag. Does anybody know the correct part number for one for flat bottom wood steering wheel
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Looks like the basic black airbag you need is A17286029029116
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This is turning out to be an expensive swap. I have the same steering wheel you are installing and I must say it is a very nice addition.

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Well I knew it would be about 1,000 so I'm good with it
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Originally Posted by Lorenzo
I just bought a oem wood steering wheel for my E350 2015. Im getting ready to swap it out. My car has Lane assist which makes it vibrate when crossing over lines in the road. I dont really wanna loose that function so does anyone know what makes it vibrate. Is there a motor inside of my steering wheel? And where would it be located. Thanks
Could you please share that ebay seller. I wanted to swap to a wooden steering wheel (Burl walnut wood with grey dash interior). either flat bottomed or full circle is fine.
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The MB Parts dealer of OEM is in south Fla so whenever you need a price on a part send me part number I'll get the price and advise you.
I'm from Charlotte, NC. is there any chance you could help me with a quote on wooden steering and airbag if required.

2014 E350 Lux with Distronic Plus and LED package.

Thanks.
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Could you please share that ebay seller. I wanted to swap to a wooden steering wheel (Burl walnut wood with grey dash interior). either flat bottomed or full circle is fine.

I'm from Charlotte, NC. is there any chance you could help me with a quote on wooden steering and airbag if required.

2014 E350 Lux with Distronic Plus and LED package.

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yes Raja777, PM me your VIN, also if you can the part numbers and I'll get on it.
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well i got my steering wheel installed. Im going to put in the correct airbag today. If anyone is wandering the vibrater is located at the bottom of the steering wheel. There is only 1 vibrator and 2 screws holding it in place. I found the correct vibrator for $40. Heres a pic of the install. And also i came across this black leather flat bottom steering wheel that ill sell for $150. Its really nice shape.
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What’s up with the star on your horn/airbag?
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What’s up with the star on your horn/airbag?
If you mean the chrome its probably the way the picture took. Just a lighting thing
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Thanks Johnny, im really happy that i bite the bullet and did it. It matches perfectly and the feel of the steering wheel is nice. Even better the flat bottom gives more room...That Black flat bottom steering wheel i have for sale is in almost perfect shape and i have it priced to sell.


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