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Old 07-14-2012, 10:41 PM
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shifter buttons on steering wheel not working

anyone ever have this happen to them? i got my car back from the shop and all of a sudden i can't switch gears via the steering wheel.

going to see if something was knocked loose, but wanted to do a lil self diagnosing first.


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Old 07-16-2012, 02:20 PM
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can you let us know what work was performed at the shop, that way we maybe able to help you.
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If you removed the airbag, there is a little black strip/box with plugs in it. That may be the culprit. Sometimes you can get lucky and just unplug/plug back in and it will start working. others not.
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Do they work in manual? when I had my TCU modded I lost button function in S mode but still available in Manual ...
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Try resetting the car? And nobody wants to read your worthless posts troll..
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work done at the shop

trunk closer button fixed (wires all frayed up there)
keyless go fixed - whole new shift assembly from dealer
rear sunshade motor
star lowered

it works on the gear shift itself - tried to switch between Manual/Sport/Comfort - to no avail did the buttons work.

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Originally Posted by 03'55AMG
Try resetting the car? And nobody wants to read your worthless posts troll..
WTF is your problem? This is what is called a forum to share ideas/help between those with similar interests.

And I did reset the car, removed the shifter cover to see if all plugs were aligned and all looks in order.

If you aren't interested in sharing ideas/help - **** off! And if i was a troll i wouldn't have over 1800 posts would i?

thanks for your input -

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Sounds more like a coding issue to mate the EGS to the steering wheel control module. If the work was performed at the dealer they will be able to code it.
I doubt any connectors behind the airbag are disconnected because it doesnot seem like the airbag was removed at any point, but you can still check them if you want.
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not done at the dealer but from a shop that i completely trust - i will have them take a look at the coding and have them program the buttons to see if that fixes the issue - thnx for the help -
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Originally Posted by baldmike73
WTF is your problem? This is what is called a forum to share ideas/help between those with similar interests.

And I did reset the car, removed the shifter cover to see if all plugs were aligned and all looks in order.

If you aren't interested in sharing ideas/help - **** off! And if i was a troll i wouldn't have over 1800 posts would i?

thanks for your input -
I was not talking to you, I was talking about the post that used to be above mine. It was deleted. It said something totally off topic and useless. Sorry for the confusion Brotha
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I was not saying one was unplugged shardul, read again bro!
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Originally Posted by 03'55AMG
I was not talking to you, I was talking about the post that used to be above mine. It was deleted. It said something totally off topic and useless. Sorry for the confusion Brotha
is all good!
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Troll again...

Here's what I mean, in case he deletes it again before you see it!


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