Steering Wheel Up/Down Adjustment Not Working
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W212 MY'14 M276-3.5NA @75kMi
THAT A FIX... 👍
The issue is simply a couple poor adjustments.
No amount of greasing and motor replacement or banging the wheel can replace a quick tweak.
The many TSB repairs released year after year, point at doing additional busy work without adressing the root cause.
Owners incentive is to keep the steering column in working condition because during collision the wheel is repositioned at high-speed by the SRS module. When jammed you may get served a wake-up blow by the Takata airbag.
> For techies :
Have a look at this fix !
This will show you how to adjust smooth mechanism to resolve jamming & clunkyness.
> For non-techies :
-- Disable "convenience entry" using menus
-- Do NOT BANG on the wheel: column module has many fragile solderless electronic assy that are anything but rugged.
Hope this helps further enjoy ownership.
Last edited by CaliBenzDriver; Aug 6, 2022 at 03:24 PM.
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2014 C63 AMG 507
This is a well known issue that plagues several MB cars.
As it's covered by warranty, just get it replaced. If you want to try, use the knob to force it to the highest position (yes, I realize there will not be any apparent movement due to the issue you presented), then take your arm and bang down really hard on the steering wheel. Chances are it'll get it working again...
As it's covered by warranty, just get it replaced. If you want to try, use the knob to force it to the highest position (yes, I realize there will not be any apparent movement due to the issue you presented), then take your arm and bang down really hard on the steering wheel. Chances are it'll get it working again...
Out Of Control!!
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From: Silicon Valley
W212 MY'14 M276-3.5NA @75kMi
good introduction...
I don't own a W213. For W166, it's a easy fix:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viheQrVP144&t
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viheQrVP144&t
Steering tilt transmission cable
He did a quick job with only a single item limited to the Tilt motion.
This video is a good way to get into fixing these steering columns.
It's interesting to see how W166 share the same component & same issue & ultimately same fix too.
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Last edited by CaliBenzDriver; Aug 11, 2022 at 05:57 AM.
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From: New Bern, NC
2020 AMG E63S 4Matic+
Check post #44, we may be talking about different things.
One case is the steering column getting stuck in its highest position when easy entry/exit is enabled. There is nothing wrong with the function of the motor, it's just jammed, requires a beating and reprogramming.
Mine happened again after the dealer corrected. I simply turned off the easy entry/exit function for now. Have another appointment to resolve.
One case is the steering column getting stuck in its highest position when easy entry/exit is enabled. There is nothing wrong with the function of the motor, it's just jammed, requires a beating and reprogramming.
Mine happened again after the dealer corrected. I simply turned off the easy entry/exit function for now. Have another appointment to resolve.
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Apr 2019
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From: Silicon Valley
W212 MY'14 M276-3.5NA @75kMi
talking about different things ....
Check post #44, we may be talking about different things.
One case is the steering column getting stuck in its highest position when easy entry/exit is enabled. There is nothing wrong with the function of the motor, it's just jammed, requires a beating and reprogramming.
Mine happened again after the dealer corrected. I simply turned off the easy entry/exit function for now. Have another appointment to resolve.
One case is the steering column getting stuck in its highest position when easy entry/exit is enabled. There is nothing wrong with the function of the motor, it's just jammed, requires a beating and reprogramming.
Mine happened again after the dealer corrected. I simply turned off the easy entry/exit function for now. Have another appointment to resolve.
Please let us see the advisor/Tech report how they got yours to operate smoothly
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Last edited by CaliBenzDriver; Aug 11, 2022 at 11:42 PM.
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CLS500
Mine got stuck for the first time today. 2014 C218 model.
I used the "smack it like a red headed step-child" approach....and it worked for me.
Held the switch down and gave it a good downward hit.
I used the "smack it like a red headed step-child" approach....and it worked for me.
Held the switch down and gave it a good downward hit.
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Gt 63 AMG
Stumbled accross this thread while searching fornsolutions for my 2020 AMG GT. Banging up and down didn't work, but just for good measure, gave the wheel a firm thwack to the side, and that fixed it! Adding this reply in case someone else is in a simar situation. Thank you!
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Gt 63 AMG
Stumbled accross this thread while searching for solutions for my 2020 AMG GT. Banging the top and bottom of the wheel didn't work, but just for good measure, I gave the wheel a firm thwack to the side, and that fixed it! Adding this reply in case someone else is in a simar situation. Thank you!
