What is the final word on paddle shifters on the E55?
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2006 E55 AMG, Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Sport
Hello, Need some input here.
I bought these paddle shifters from another member here a while ago in order to retrofit them onto my e55-- these are e63 shifters.
However, when I took my shifters apart I noticed that one of the connectors(the one on the left in first picture) doesn't match. My current connector style is the one in the right(the smaller one) and the left(bigger) is the original that plugs into the e63 steering whee.
Is there any way to change the connectors to make them both match? Is it as simple as just splicing the right connector?
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Hello, Need some input here.
I bought these paddle shifters from another member here a while ago in order to retrofit them onto my e55-- these are e63 shifters.
However, when I took my shifters apart I noticed that one of the connectors(the one on the left in first picture) doesn't match. My current connector style is the one in the right(the smaller one) and the left(bigger) is the original that plugs into the e63 steering whee.
Is there any way to change the connectors to make them both match? Is it as simple as just splicing the right connector?
OOPS, my bad I just noticed that you have a 2006.
the solution could be as simple as re-pinning the connector.
2006 e55 came with a small 2pin connector on each shift button that both plugged into a "Y" harness that in turn had a single 3 pin connector (1 ground, 2 up, 3 down).... HOWEVER, the picture of the 2-pin connector that you show does not look like any of those. do you have any more info or pics of the shift buttons that are currently in your wheel?
Chris
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What year is your E55?
OOPS, my bad I just noticed that you have a 2006.
the solution could be as simple as re-pinning the connector.
2006 e55 came with a small 2pin connector on each shift button that both plugged into a "Y" harness that in turn had a single 3 pin connector (1 ground, 2 up, 3 down).... HOWEVER, the picture of the 2-pin connector that you show does not look like any of those. do you have any more info or pics of the shift buttons that are currently in your wheel?
Chris
OOPS, my bad I just noticed that you have a 2006.
the solution could be as simple as re-pinning the connector.
2006 e55 came with a small 2pin connector on each shift button that both plugged into a "Y" harness that in turn had a single 3 pin connector (1 ground, 2 up, 3 down).... HOWEVER, the picture of the 2-pin connector that you show does not look like any of those. do you have any more info or pics of the shift buttons that are currently in your wheel?
Chris
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What year is your E55?
OOPS, my bad I just noticed that you have a 2006.
the solution could be as simple as re-pinning the connector.
2006 e55 came with a small 2pin connector on each shift button that both plugged into a "Y" harness that in turn had a single 3 pin connector (1 ground, 2 up, 3 down).... HOWEVER, the picture of the 2-pin connector that you show does not look like any of those. do you have any more info or pics of the shift buttons that are currently in your wheel?
Chris
OOPS, my bad I just noticed that you have a 2006.
the solution could be as simple as re-pinning the connector.
2006 e55 came with a small 2pin connector on each shift button that both plugged into a "Y" harness that in turn had a single 3 pin connector (1 ground, 2 up, 3 down).... HOWEVER, the picture of the 2-pin connector that you show does not look like any of those. do you have any more info or pics of the shift buttons that are currently in your wheel?
Chris
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I didn’t take any when I disassembled the steering wheel. At this point I don’t really care to retrofit the shifters anymore since I really don’t miss them much in the e55. However, I’d like to put back matching pins to fit either the 2005+ e55 or the corresponding e63 to sell them back.
I don't have a picture of 2006 e55 buttons and "Y" harness, but is looks VERY similar to this set from a 2004 (2006 used silimilar buttons with different part numbers AND its "Y" harness had a 3-pin white connector where the one shown has a 2-pin white connector). does your set-up look like this?
e55 shift buttons
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I would like to help, but the picture that you showed of your existing connector does NOT look like an e55 connector (it does, however, like like a later model paddle connector). Did your car have button on the steering wheel when you started? or had it already been upgraded to paddles?
I don't have a picture of 2006 e55 buttons and "Y" harness, but is looks VERY similar to this set from a 2004 (2006 used silimilar buttons with different part numbers AND its "Y" harness had a 3-pin white connector where the one shown has a 2-pin white connector). does your set-up look like this?
e55 shift buttons
I don't have a picture of 2006 e55 buttons and "Y" harness, but is looks VERY similar to this set from a 2004 (2006 used silimilar buttons with different part numbers AND its "Y" harness had a 3-pin white connector where the one shown has a 2-pin white connector). does your set-up look like this?
e55 shift buttons
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I'm trying to help, but there is some missing info here,
does your car still have buttons (similar to those shown in the pic I just attached) ? or something else currently installed?
does your car still have buttons (similar to those shown in the pic I just attached) ? or something else currently installed?
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if the buttons still have their red connectors , then they should be plugged into the "Y" harness (similar to that shown in my pic, but with a 3 pin white connector) ... IF the "Y" harness is missing ... then you need one.
I'm not clear on where the connector on the right in your picture came from .... did someone splice some wires in the paddle harness?
I'm not clear on where the connector on the right in your picture came from .... did someone splice some wires in the paddle harness?
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if the buttons still have their red connectors , then they should be plugged into the "Y" harness (similar to that shown in my pic, but with a 3 pin white connector) ... IF the "Y" harness is missing ... then you need one.
I'm not clear on where the connector on the right in your picture came from .... did someone splice some wires in the paddle harness?
I'm not clear on where the connector on the right in your picture came from .... did someone splice some wires in the paddle harness?
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Latemodel21:
I purchased a new wheel for my 2006 e55 with upgraded paddles. I currently have the stock button shifters(870273-004) with the 'Y' harness and 3pin connector. The new paddles have some sort of module and a 2pin connector. How can I wire in the new paddles to my existing harness? Can I splice them in where the button paddles connect? Do I even need the 2pin module? I have searched the forums and haven't found a clear answer. You seem to be very knowledgeable on the topic. Any guidance would be appreciated.
I purchased a new wheel for my 2006 e55 with upgraded paddles. I currently have the stock button shifters(870273-004) with the 'Y' harness and 3pin connector. The new paddles have some sort of module and a 2pin connector. How can I wire in the new paddles to my existing harness? Can I splice them in where the button paddles connect? Do I even need the 2pin module? I have searched the forums and haven't found a clear answer. You seem to be very knowledgeable on the topic. Any guidance would be appreciated.
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Latemodel21:
I purchased a new wheel for my 2006 e55 with upgraded paddles. I currently have the stock button shifters(870273-004) with the 'Y' harness and 3pin connector. The new paddles have some sort of module and a 2pin connector. How can I wire in the new paddles to my existing harness? Can I splice them in where the button paddles connect? Do I even need the 2pin module? I have searched the forums and haven't found a clear answer. You seem to be very knowledgeable on the topic. Any guidance would be appreciated.
I purchased a new wheel for my 2006 e55 with upgraded paddles. I currently have the stock button shifters(870273-004) with the 'Y' harness and 3pin connector. The new paddles have some sort of module and a 2pin connector. How can I wire in the new paddles to my existing harness? Can I splice them in where the button paddles connect? Do I even need the 2pin module? I have searched the forums and haven't found a clear answer. You seem to be very knowledgeable on the topic. Any guidance would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Chris