Airbag differences/requirements for W211 E63 wheel upgrade on 2006 E55
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Airbag differences/requirements for W211 E63 wheel upgrade on 2006 E55
I cannot find a clear answer to this question. I have an E63 steering wheel that I am installing in my 2006 E55. It does not come with an airbag, so I need to purchase one. There are various part numbers, car models that appear that would physically fit. My concern is the control buttons. I have read that there was a CANBUS change in 2005. Does this affect which airbags will work for my application? Does it just need to be a post 2005 airbag or are there certain versions that are required to make this work?
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Would a 2008 E350 airbag work?
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There is a possibility that, I might still have my old air bag at the shop from my E63. I replaced my old steering wheel a few years ago, for an Alcantara covered flat top and bottom steering wheel.
And I believe that the shop still has it sitting on their shelf, collecting dust. I will visit the shop in the morning, if they have it, I will sell it to you for a decent price. Fingers crossed.
And I believe that the shop still has it sitting on their shelf, collecting dust. I will visit the shop in the morning, if they have it, I will sell it to you for a decent price. Fingers crossed.
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There is a possibility that, I might still have my old air bag at the shop from my E63. I replaced my old steering wheel a few years ago, for an Alcantara covered flat top and bottom steering wheel.
And I believe that the shop still has it sitting on their shelf, collecting dust. I will visit the shop in the morning, if they have it, I will sell it to you for a decent price. Fingers crossed.
And I believe that the shop still has it sitting on their shelf, collecting dust. I will visit the shop in the morning, if they have it, I will sell it to you for a decent price. Fingers crossed.
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Honestly, I’m trying pretty hard to remember if I sold that wheel. I don’t think I did, but tomorrow will tell. I’m hoping that I still have it. 🤔
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Guy who purchased the wheel here, it's an amazing condition, the alcantara is well done on the paddle shifter. Thanks again to the seller for providing an amazing deal. Now I just need to figure out if and how to mod my 2004 e500 to accept the paddle shifters. I've seen some other forum posts that have done it, so there is a way.
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I found a post where you said you sold it back on 9/30/2021. This was the buyer.
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Guy who purchased the wheel here, it's an amazing condition, the alcantara is well done on the paddle shifter. Thanks again to the seller for providing an amazing deal. Now I just need to figure out if and how to mod my 2004 e500 to accept the paddle shifters. I've seen some other forum posts that have done it, so there is a way.
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Guy who purchased the wheel here, it's an amazing condition, the alcantara is well done on the paddle shifter. Thanks again to the seller for providing an amazing deal. Now I just need to figure out if and how to mod my 2004 e500 to accept the paddle shifters. I've seen some other forum posts that have done it, so there is a way.
But the good news it that there are some for sale on eBay
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