MACEDON

This is as high as it will go, it moves down and up but no further than this... and I'm unhappy about how far in and out it moves.

Is it malfunctioning?

Cost of parts/method of repair available? Or is this something you gotta take it to a shop to do...

BoostedAero

Looks about 1.5"ish from max height... I will take a picture what it looks like when it is maxed out on my car in a bit

Yuille36

Yes, the stalk should go all the way to the top. Looks like you have a problem.
Can't tell you what the price of repair would be, as I have never experienced this type of problem.

MACEDON

Damn it.....

I wonder if this has anything to do with battery being swapped out of the car and it just wasn't calibrated properly afterwards... in other words if it's only a software issue.

kinda pissed my steering wheel won't go up all the way, maybe it doesn't even go back and forth all the way either.

Yuille36

You can always do a hard reset, just disconnect the battery and try again.

HeissRod

You have to reset the windows after a battery disconnect, but I've never heard of a steering wheel having to be reset.

HeissRod

Possibly relevant?

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...2004-e500.html

MACEDON

The thing is, the motor doesn't keep going, it just stops there...

You know how if you disconnect the battery you have to do X and X and go all the way X and all the way Y to recalibrate? I am wondering if this could potentially be the same because it just doesn't seem like anything is broken... I can move it up and down, in and out but it stops right there and not go further.

HeissRod

Try doing the window reset steps...go all the way down and hold for a few moments, then try going up and holding for a few moments?

Yuille36

Everything is worth a shot at this point, because the alternative is a new stalk, and I know that isn't cheap. I would also reach out to a indy shop and get their opinion and pricing

BoostedAero

Yea, mine busted when my Alternator died 2 hours from home... So I got a 2 for 1 deal on repairs due

https://mbworld.org/forums/audio-ele...e-up-down.html

Here is what is will take if your dog-bone plastic roller breaks

You can also see what it looks like all the way up (one or two horizontal bars)

"I hear the motor whirring away but it will not move up and down"

I am 6'3' so I guess it doesnt really bother me at all, I usually have it an inch or so lower

I would guess there is an obstruction... This doesnt look to be for the faint of heart to inspect motor movement/repair functionality

There has to be a "reset calibration" for this guy

Def worth a call to dealer for advice. I would just ask is there a way to calibrate the sucker

MACEDON

That's the thing though it just doesn't make any noise, it just stops. It's almost as if it's reaching a programmed limit as opposed to a mechanical defect...

I'm 6' 3" and luckily it doesn't bother me too but I've had bad luck with Mercedes so far, all 3 I've owned have had steering wheel issues....

I'll have to ask the dealer too. The position doesn't bother me but I do like to get the wheel up and have my car feel like a rally car

Yuille36

Well, I have found you a E55 steering column on eBay, if you decide that you need to go that route. http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-06-Merced...VX6xjd&vxp=mtr

MACEDON

I'm waiting on my airmatic compressor to arrive so I can install it then I will call up the dealer and set an appointment for my wheel locking nut, airmatic calibration (if there are no laeks), and for them to peep this issue and give me their opinion.

As always I'm expecting 0 insight and that it will all need to be replaced and the engine rebuilt and a price quote for $19,000

Yuille36

So your missing the key to your wheel locks? Well, I think that the dealership can help you out with that.

MACEDON

Yes, when I bought the car the locking lugs were removed off 3 wheels and the front left is still there. Searched the whole car but no luck.

I had to buy 3 lug nuts. Don't buy a vehicle from a shady dealer who got it from an auction like i did.

Yuille36

Well, It's a good thing that you never had a front left tire failure, because wouldn't be able to remove it.

StarvingArtist

As always I'm expecting 0 insight and that it will all need to be replaced and the engine rebuilt and a price quote for $19,000[/QUOTE]

Sounds like you have been to the dealer before! Ha Ha