Thanks for the helpful video. If you are going to do this job, also read the comments. I just completed on my 2007 E63. Few thoughts: Gently lift the orange locks in the airbag connectors and the plugs will lift off easily. Take pictures of every step! probably for paddle shifters I have an extra wire to disconnect - I took a pic to remember where it goes. To remove the bolt holding the steering wheel, I used an impact grade allen socket and an electric impact wrench. It loosened it with no drama, no breaker bar. There are marks and a gap in the teeth on tue steering wheel. Take pictures of how it is lined up…on mine the notches were a fraction of a mm off from the marks from the factory. The pic helped me get it spot on. The torque spec on the bold when you reassemble is 80Nm / ~59 ft pound - I added some blue loctite from a loctite stick. Also, the bolt that holds the column in place also goes through the sensor - I had to back it out a bit more to remove the sensor. I used masking tape to mark each trim piece, eg: cruise, tilt, voice… I didn’t have to remove the one on the signal stalk. And, the Merc part comes with the center ring locked in the proper place… just remove the lock and don’t f- it up by moving it when placing it on the column assembly.
Nice video. One safety tip. WARNING BY MERCEDES BENZ: Once detached away, stock the AB module facing up. If you put it facing down and for any reason it is activated, the explosion can cause serious damage, specially if you stock the steering wheel over it. DO NOT STOCK IT FACING DOWN ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. STOCK IT FACING UP IN THE BACK SEAT.
Thank you, well done. Works for Mercedes 2008 E350 w4. Watch out, the bolt you loosen to get housing off (right, lower bolt that does not fall out), CAN fall out when you are changing the position sensor. You've never seen it, so at first you wonder why it's not IN and tight. It is easy to match to its spot, but better to re- thread in when you have the position sensor off. When you put the steering wheel back on, it will not go all the way down unless it is loosened again. The position sensor will keep it from falling out, when it's on. Part for this steering wheel was a 10mm Allen Wrench (3/8" wide) . Use a Star wrench set (looks like a swiss army knife, with 8 different sized wrenches on it) Worked on all screws and long enough for deep socket. Plus nice cheap tool to keep around for many uses, they have the same thing for Allen Wrenches too.
Your model year steering angle sensor matched my 2008 ML 350 which helped me a lot to do my job. Thanks for your video. Please tag 2008 ML 350 in your description also since there is no video on that model.
I have the same problem with my 2006 E320 cdi (40,000 miles). Your instructions/video are excellent and than you. What is not excellent is what crap MB makes that something like this fails in less than 40,000 miles of use and then it is a nightmare to repair. I am at the point in the repair now where I am taking off the four (not three as in your video, by the way) black plastic trim pieces on the steering column shroud. The small piece for the turn signal simply will not come off without destroying it. The other three came out with just a little bit of damage to each, but this one is a real fighter. Why would they make this so difficult? It's not like these things are under any load. The other nightmare elements so far (overcome) are that the two T27 Torx screws that hold on the air bag are located in cavities that are too small to allow use of a 1/4" ratchet wrench with a Torx bit, so you have to use a very short L-shape Torx wrench a half turn (at best) at a time. You waste 20 minutes for what should be a 2 minute job thanks to MB stupidity in design. Then there was that I just about gave up in yanking the steering column accessories/shroud off they were on so tight. This is absolutely the (first) and last MB I will ever buy. These people simply don't know how to design a car that is reliable and they seem to go out of their way to make them difficult to repair when they do break. By the way, dealer wanted $1500 to replace the steering angle sensor. I can see why they did not want the job.
Thanks for the video. It helped me get over the mental hurdle of doing it myself. If it's OK with you can I please add some comments to highlight some of the differences in my early W21. I did my repair to replace the combination switch that had a broken wire caused by a sharp plastic flash on the inside of the cover. MIne is a 2003 model and has a smaller steering wheel angle sensor that looks much more like the one shown on the Pelicanparts website. So while I did pull out the steering column assembly I did not have to undo the final three screws at the back to remove the combination switch And the steering wheel bolt is super tight. I had to use a large torque wrench with a 500mm long handle to remove it while my son held the steering wheel. The torque to do it up again is 80Nm Also, I didn't need to disconnect the battery but what I did do was open the doors and then let the car sit for an hour.
Great video - thanks. Made changing the sensor real easy. The steering wheel position is typically marked from the factory, so you can usually go by these marks.
to samo u mnie. stres jest ale teraz wiadomo jak sie to robi. U mnie zle byl skalibrowany czujnik polozenia kierownicy, bo wlasciciel filmu pokazuje ze sie obraca 2 razy w lewo, 2 w prawo.A ja zrobilem 2 w prawo (zgodnie z opisem na czesci) i smiga , a wczesniej zrobilem tak jak ten czlowiek na filmie pokazuje i ESP i non stop problemy. ostatnio zacisk lewego przedniego kola zblokowal tarcze , zadzialały napinacze pasow przednich. Zrobilem zgodnie z instrukcją i działa bez zarzutów.
I have a 2007 e320. This video will show you how to get to the steering wheel position sensor. Your problem sounds different than just failed optics. I would suggest you hook up Star diagnostics and read all the fault codes. If you don't have this tool and are in the Kansas City area I do and could help. It does not sound like a simple position sensor problem. You may not have a problem with this part at all. It could be power running it is missing as a result of some other failure or a failure of the sensor. Good luck. Let me know if I can help.
Thanks for the video. I was able to replace the steering angle sensor in my 2007 SLK 350 using your instructions. It's nice to have cruise control again.
Jeffrey Twomley hi I have a SLK350 2006. I get the esp warning and n49 code. What did you replace, the angle sensor or the clock spring? Hope you can help
Turn counter wise to the end then 2 rotations clockwise and that’s it. That what’s written on the part. Why to rotate it twice clockwise if instructions on the part do not tell you to. After all - the best video to fix ESP and to learn how it works.
I notice you mentioned that it affect's the Cruze control, does it also affect indicators and wiper controls as none of the controls are working(Except for the Cruze control that limits me to 50KMH max) I bought a 2009 A200
Have a E200 w211 2006 Had same issue, EPS etc light comes on,,, if delete the error code it goes away but once drive and turn the wheel it comes on again...Took it to Merc garage to add new clock spring and still same issue.... it dont happy as much as before, but still happens. Merc garage said they didnt know why it still shows the code error..... ANy ideas why ? I am wondering if they turned the dial 2 times as you show in your video ? PS= the light on dash seems to on when turn left more than right
Very good video. And I just take that sensor apart and clean/ wipe with spirit. ( Kind of plasti disk with short strips along, like signal Morse) Short test shows good, no warning signs. Will see for how long it'll be
Vladimir Burakov I had problem with the sensor . Star diagnosis told me it need replacing but it actually fixed itself . There is plastic “hammer” inside it which control how much you turn your wheel and if it’s in wrong position (like mine was) esp will show on dashboard as it thinks you driving fast and car become oversteered or you loosing control over it - which is not happening of course.
My car, 05 E320 Sedan W211.065 has an emergency battery in addition to the one main battery you showed. It's at least for the electronic brake system. I wonder if it also powers the air bags. Thanks.
Hi, your video is awesome and really well explained. But it has left me really confused. In a Pelican Parts writeup, it shows that the angle sensor is a much smaller part that comes off after the clockspring is removed. And it does not require the removal of the steering column. Could it be that this part changed over the years? My car is a 2003 E320 and I need to remove the combination switch.
I ha e question. I it nessesery to rotate it till the end in both sides? Or you can rotatte it left till stops and the two turns right till arrows mach? Or is not so important which side you will rotate it till stops... The important is to rotate it two times back!! Thank You,
Frank, after you replaced the steering angle sensor, did you have to do anything, other than clear the existing error code, to complete the repair. I just did the replacement and cleared the N49 code and it came right back.
Great video Frank06, but I have some questions. Can you tell be exact size of the tools needed, esp that long one to remove the steering column? Also you said someone can upgrade the sensor optics: who does that and can they upgrade my failed unit or do they use a new one? Thanks. I look forward to you reply. Jim in Upstate NY
Do you repair these steering angle senors? My horn and steering wheel buttons stopped working. I replaced the clock spring but it didn't help. Now wondering if it's this sensor??
@@aaronbell5743 So if it is the same whith me, i broke the white thing completely and i didnt even know that it had that type of mechanism with the white thing and the tape in there, while i was trying to figure out why the halogens didnt work [by rotating the steering wheel till i got to 0 degrees on my XentrySystem] i broke up the lines too... I suppose that these tapes are for the horn too. I looked up online for the whole machanism withouth the steering wheel and bought one for around 180 bucks and placed it in. Everything worked expect that the airbag wast in the same position but the horn still works.
what is the purpose of the angle sensor? I have an ESP error and a lot of people their issue was this sensor. Can SD diagnose without having to disassemble the steering? Any way to rest without replacing?
The way you show the removal of the airbag leads is incorrect . The locking tabs must first be lifted before the terminals are unplugged to prevent damage to the terminals .
Yes I think it should be done as You say.Although I did without lifting those tabs. Those tabs should not allow plugs to be realesed but mine pop with gentle touch of screwdriver...
After you replaced the angle sensor did you had to take it to dealer to have it reset or programmed, that's just what I heard from someone.... Thank you
Is this true? I just replaced the steering angle sensor on my 2006 E320 CDI and am still getting the N49 Steering Angle Sensor fault. Which is very annoying. I will try the five turns of the steering wheel to full left and right that some say resets the Steering Angle Sensor.
I also have a 2006 CDI, and have the same fault code, N49 Steering Angle sensor. I have yet to attack the repair. Were you successful in the end seeing as you stated the error remained initially after replacement of the steering angle sensor? Thank you for any input.
What year is your car if I may ask? Because i have exactly the same problem with my car. the esp and cruise control not working but also my buttons and horn doesn not work. My car is a 2008 E300
Irmantas Balciunas i did buy it today by mercedes benz self for my e220 cdi for 132€ so its not so pricy, just buy a new one so you don't have problems with it
Without that long tool you can't get the air bag out. I would go to a "quality tool store" and skip the Harbor Freight. I am telling you they don't have these! Be prepared to spend $30-40 on them. The LED emitters fail and weaken causing the steering wheel angle position sensor to throw codes. This is a pain because your cruise control wont work if this system is down. You can re-flow replacement diodes but you had better not be learning on this one. If you don't know how to solder metal puddles and have little no experience with re-flowing electronics PUNT! Just go buy a new one. For the adventurous ones Digikey sells the diodes. Cost is less than a quarter each. The steering wheel angle sensor tells the car where the steering wheel is when it detects yaw allowing it to determine if you have lost traction. I personally know how to drive a car through a skid and enjoy it. I make it a point to enjoy a rear wheel drive and spin and skid as much as possible. It's nice to not have to grab a hand break and let off power to spin droughts. The little old ladies and old gray haired men who don't like their hair on fire are helped by these systems. I turned them off on my car. However even with them off if the steering wheel position sensor throws a code the cruise control is down for the count. So you will ant to fix it. This control module does not require coding to the car so replacement is easy. Not like a transmission module or other scary modules that require a hacker to log into Mercedes servers to activate the part. Enjoy
You are wrong. I just did this "fix" yesterday and Harbor Freight sells a $10 ratchetting screw-driver set with lots of bits and one is the three inch longT-27 bit that along with a 1/4" ratchet is the ideal tool to loosen the two TORX screws that secure the air bag. Removing them is a nightmare without that bit or something like it. Also, you need something like a breaker bar to loosen the nut that secures the steering wheel. That sucker is on TIGHT.
Утупок какой-то. Замки на разъёмах пиропатронов не просто так немчура ставит. Потом удивляются, чего это подушка не сработала... Utupok some. Locks on the connectors squibs not just nemchura puts. Then I wonder why it did not load cushion
My brother has an issue,he has a b150 ,from one month it's come up the esp light,he has to turn of the engine so the esp light disappears,because if he doesn't do it the car loose power and can't move,they told us that the problem in on the steering cable under the Volan. Is there any way to ignore the esp?
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Thanks for the helpful video. If you are going to do this job, also read the comments. I just completed on my 2007 E63. Few thoughts: Gently lift the orange locks in the airbag connectors and the plugs will lift off easily. Take pictures of every step! probably for paddle shifters I have an extra wire to disconnect - I took a pic to remember where it goes. To remove the bolt holding the steering wheel, I used an impact grade allen socket and an electric impact wrench. It loosened it with no drama, no breaker bar. There are marks and a gap in the teeth on tue steering wheel. Take pictures of how it is lined up…on mine the notches were a fraction of a mm off from the marks from the factory. The pic helped me get it spot on. The torque spec on the bold when you reassemble is 80Nm / ~59 ft pound - I added some blue loctite from a loctite stick. Also, the bolt that holds the column in place also goes through the sensor - I had to back it out a bit more to remove the sensor. I used masking tape to mark each trim piece, eg: cruise, tilt, voice… I didn’t have to remove the one on the signal stalk. And, the Merc part comes with the center ring locked in the proper place… just remove the lock and don’t f- it up by moving it when placing it on the column assembly.
Nice video. One safety tip. WARNING BY MERCEDES BENZ: Once detached away, stock the AB module facing up. If you put it facing down and for any reason it is activated, the explosion can cause serious damage, specially if you stock the steering wheel over it. DO NOT STOCK IT FACING DOWN ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. STOCK IT FACING UP IN THE BACK SEAT.
Sorry don't get it u unplug the battery when refitting so whats the difference?
By stock I guess you mean place?
Thank you, well done. Works for Mercedes 2008 E350 w4.
Watch out, the bolt you loosen to get housing off (right, lower bolt that does not fall out), CAN fall out when you are changing the position sensor. You've never seen it, so at first you wonder why it's not IN and tight. It is easy to match to its spot, but better to re- thread in when you have the position sensor off. When you put the steering wheel back on, it will not go all the way down unless it is loosened again. The position sensor will keep it from falling out, when it's on.
Part for this steering wheel was a 10mm Allen Wrench (3/8" wide) . Use a Star wrench set (looks like a swiss army knife, with 8 different sized wrenches on it) Worked on all screws and long enough for deep socket. Plus nice cheap tool to keep around for many uses, they have the same thing for Allen Wrenches too.
When disconnecting the airbag connectors the orange tab should be raised,that is why it took so much effort for you to remove them.(safety locks).
Thank you for showing how to spin it and why at the end. I broke one🤦🏻♂️
Thanks, 9:40 saved me quite some time in my G wagon interior retrofit project. Worked exaclty the same way.
Thanks for posting
Your model year steering angle sensor matched my 2008 ML 350 which helped me a lot to do my job. Thanks for your video. Please tag 2008 ML 350 in your description also since there is no video on that model.
Great job making this professional video ..it sure explains in details how to replace this part ..thanks a million.
I have the same problem with my 2006 E320 cdi (40,000 miles). Your instructions/video are excellent and than you. What is not excellent is what crap MB makes that something like this fails in less than 40,000 miles of use and then it is a nightmare to repair. I am at the point in the repair now where I am taking off the four (not three as in your video, by the way) black plastic trim pieces on the steering column shroud. The small piece for the turn signal simply will not come off without destroying it. The other three came out with just a little bit of damage to each, but this one is a real fighter. Why would they make this so difficult? It's not like these things are under any load. The other nightmare elements so far (overcome) are that the two T27 Torx screws that hold on the air bag are located in cavities that are too small to allow use of a 1/4" ratchet wrench with a Torx bit, so you have to use a very short L-shape Torx wrench a half turn (at best) at a time. You waste 20 minutes for what should be a 2 minute job thanks to MB stupidity in design. Then there was that I just about gave up in yanking the steering column accessories/shroud off they were on so tight. This is absolutely the (first) and last MB I will ever buy. These people simply don't know how to design a car that is reliable and they seem to go out of their way to make them difficult to repair when they do break. By the way, dealer wanted $1500 to replace the steering angle sensor. I can see why they did not want the job.
Thanks for the video. It helped me get over the mental hurdle of doing it myself. If it's OK with you can I please add some comments to highlight some of the differences in my early W21. I did my repair to replace the combination switch that had a broken wire caused by a sharp plastic flash on the inside of the cover. MIne is a 2003 model and has a smaller steering wheel angle sensor that looks much more like the one shown on the Pelicanparts website.
So while I did pull out the steering column assembly I did not have to undo the final three screws at the back to remove the combination switch
And the steering wheel bolt is super tight. I had to use a large torque wrench with a 500mm long handle to remove it while my son held the steering wheel. The torque to do it up again is 80Nm
Also, I didn't need to disconnect the battery but what I did do was open the doors and then let the car sit for an hour.
Huge help - thank you for making this video - I have a 2006 SLK55 (R171) and this matched how its parts work perfectly. Thank you
Thank you for your detailed video! It helped me a ton, when I had to replace combination switch on my 06 E55.
think its the same for an 05 E55? because in the video he said the sensor is the same for years 06 - 11
Great video - thanks. Made changing the sensor real easy. The steering wheel position is typically marked from the factory, so you can usually go by these marks.
Thank you very much for your tutorial. It’s amazing and helped me to replace myself the SAS (saving a lot of money)
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Super filmik ! Myślałem że jest z tym więcej zachodu ale naprawdę nie ma się czego bać przy zmianie kierownicy xD
to samo u mnie. stres jest ale teraz wiadomo jak sie to robi. U mnie zle byl skalibrowany czujnik polozenia kierownicy, bo wlasciciel filmu pokazuje ze sie obraca 2 razy w lewo, 2 w prawo.A ja zrobilem 2 w prawo (zgodnie z opisem na czesci) i smiga , a wczesniej zrobilem tak jak ten czlowiek na filmie pokazuje i ESP i non stop problemy. ostatnio zacisk lewego przedniego kola zblokowal tarcze , zadzialały napinacze pasow przednich. Zrobilem zgodnie z instrukcją i działa bez zarzutów.
I have a 2007 e320. This video will show you how to get to the steering wheel position sensor. Your problem sounds different than just failed optics.
I would suggest you hook up Star diagnostics and read all the fault codes. If you don't have this tool and are in the Kansas City area I do and could help. It does not sound like a simple position sensor problem. You may not have a problem with this part at all. It could be power running it is missing as a result of some other failure or a failure of the sensor.
Good luck. Let me know if I can help.
Thanks for the video. Made my job a piece of cake................
Thanks for the video. I was able to replace the steering angle sensor in my 2007 SLK 350 using your instructions. It's nice to have cruise control again.
Jeffrey Twomley hi I have a SLK350 2006. I get the esp warning and n49 code. What did you replace, the angle sensor or the clock spring? Hope you can help
Excellent tutorial! Many thanks from Holland
Cracking video. Many thanks. What special tools will I need? Got loads of torx etc but no security torx (the ones with centre hole).
Turn counter wise to the end then 2 rotations clockwise and that’s it. That what’s written on the part. Why to rotate it twice clockwise if instructions on the part do not tell you to. After all - the best video to fix ESP and to learn how it works.
Thanx man. I Thanks man, I solved the ESP error on my E300 Bluetec, exactly the same problem.
Pull the lock tabs up on those air bag connections before prying. Thats why you’re prying
So special and impressive!.❣️
I notice you mentioned that it affect's the Cruze control, does it also affect indicators and wiper controls as none of the controls are working(Except for the Cruze control that limits me to 50KMH max) I bought a 2009 A200
Excellent video was much help thank you.
Thank you, very very helpful
Best video ever seen, thank u very much
Thanks very much for the video
It was very informative
Have a E200 w211 2006 Had same issue, EPS etc light comes on,,, if delete the error code it goes away but once drive and turn the wheel it comes on again...Took it to Merc garage to add new clock spring and still same issue.... it dont happy as much as before, but still happens. Merc garage said they didnt know why it still shows the code error..... ANy ideas why ? I am wondering if they turned the dial 2 times as you show in your video ? PS= the light on dash seems to on when turn left more than right
Very good video. And I just take that sensor apart and clean/ wipe with spirit. ( Kind of plasti disk with short strips along, like signal Morse) Short test shows good, no warning signs. Will see for how long it'll be
When you start car for the first time - you need to turn steering wheel to the left (MAX) to the right (MAX) few times and that should do.
I tried like that - didn't work with my car
Vladimir Burakov I had problem with the sensor . Star diagnosis told me it need replacing but it actually fixed itself . There is plastic “hammer” inside it which control how much you turn your wheel and if it’s in wrong position (like mine was) esp will show on dashboard as it thinks you driving fast and car become oversteered or you loosing control over it - which is not happening of course.
My car, 05 E320 Sedan W211.065 has an emergency battery in addition to the one main battery you showed. It's at least for the electronic brake system. I wonder if it also powers the air bags. Thanks.
Very good video
Thank you
Hi, your video is awesome and really well explained. But it has left me really confused. In a Pelican Parts writeup, it shows that the angle sensor is a much smaller part that comes off after the clockspring is removed. And it does not require the removal of the steering column. Could it be that this part changed over the years? My car is a 2003 E320 and I need to remove the combination switch.
I ha e question.
I it nessesery to rotate it till the end in both sides?
Or you can rotatte it left till stops and the two turns right till arrows mach?
Or is not so important which side you will rotate it till stops... The important is to rotate it two times back!!
Thank You,
Great Video! Thank you for the detailed instruction. Is this procedure the same or similar on a 2005 E500 Mercedes?
wery thankfull, it was a huge help for me !
Thanks for a very informative video
Frank, after you replaced the steering angle sensor, did you have to do anything, other than clear the existing error code, to complete the repair. I just did the replacement and cleared the N49 code and it came right back.
Great video Frank06, but I have some questions. Can you tell be exact size of the tools needed, esp that long one to remove the steering column? Also you said someone can upgrade the sensor optics: who does that and can they upgrade my failed unit or do they use a new one? Thanks. I look forward to you reply. Jim in Upstate NY
Thanks for the video :) :) was much help thank you :)
great job.. have no idea about column bolt.. Thanks
Do you repair these steering angle senors? My horn and steering wheel buttons stopped working. I replaced the clock spring but it didn't help. Now wondering if it's this sensor??
U’ve destroyed the lines thats are in the mechanism… thats ur problem with the horn… mine is the fk white thing that brakes every time…
@@Garyto3883 Tell me how I destroyed them..
@@aaronbell5743 So if it is the same whith me, i broke the white thing completely and i didnt even know that it had that type of mechanism with the white thing and the tape in there, while i was trying to figure out why the halogens didnt work [by rotating the steering wheel till i got to 0 degrees on my XentrySystem] i broke up the lines too... I suppose that these tapes are for the horn too. I looked up online for the whole machanism withouth the steering wheel and bought one for around 180 bucks and placed it in. Everything worked expect that the airbag wast in the same position but the horn still works.
what is the purpose of the angle sensor? I have an ESP error and a lot of people their issue was this sensor. Can SD diagnose without having to disassemble the steering? Any way to rest without replacing?
Super Video, danke.
The way you show the removal of the airbag leads is incorrect . The locking tabs must first be lifted before the terminals are unplugged to prevent damage to the terminals .
Yes I think it should be done as You say.Although I did without lifting those tabs. Those tabs should not allow plugs to be realesed but mine pop with gentle touch of screwdriver...
Good man^^
Thank you!
After you replaced the angle sensor did you had to take it to dealer to have it reset or programmed, that's just what I heard from someone....
Thank you
Is this true? I just replaced the steering angle sensor on my 2006 E320 CDI and am still getting the N49 Steering Angle Sensor fault. Which is very annoying. I will try the five turns of the steering wheel to full left and right that some say resets the Steering Angle Sensor.
I also have a 2006 CDI, and have the same fault code, N49 Steering Angle sensor. I have yet to attack the repair. Were you successful in the end seeing as you stated the error remained initially after replacement of the steering angle sensor?
Thank you for any input.
What year is your car if I may ask? Because i have exactly the same problem with my car. the esp and cruise control not working but also my buttons and horn doesn not work. My car is a 2008 E300
steering spring coil Thats sounds just like your problem broken or bad connection.
I have 2006 W211 E200 will it work if i will replace that sensor from E220 or there is a lot of difference betwen them?
Irmantas Balciunas i did buy it today by mercedes benz self for my e220 cdi for 132€ so its not so pricy, just buy a new one so you don't have problems with it
Thanks
Would performing this fix be similar in a 2009 AMG c63?
Thank you job well done
On Air bage you have to on clip orang lock first
thank you🙏❤️
How can this accident repair be carried out when, at the very beginning, I forgot to mark the center of the steering wheel position
Muy útil. Muchas gracias
plz help me how to open w211 deshbord
Exactly the name of the long tool and gauge to free the column +thank
Hi Frank, how I can contact you? I need to repair my angle sensor
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I cant hear enough of it
Without that long tool you can't get the air bag out. I would go to a "quality tool store" and skip the Harbor Freight. I am telling you they don't have these! Be prepared to spend $30-40 on them.
The LED emitters fail and weaken causing the steering wheel angle position sensor to throw codes. This is a pain because your cruise control wont work if this system is down. You can re-flow replacement diodes but you had better not be learning on this one. If you don't know how to solder metal puddles and have little no experience with re-flowing electronics PUNT! Just go buy a new one. For the adventurous ones Digikey sells the diodes. Cost is less than a quarter each.
The steering wheel angle sensor tells the car where the steering wheel is when it detects yaw allowing it to determine if you have lost traction. I personally know how to drive a car through a skid and enjoy it. I make it a point to enjoy a rear wheel drive and spin and skid as much as possible. It's nice to not have to grab a hand break and let off power to spin droughts. The little old ladies and old gray haired men who don't like their hair on fire are helped by these systems. I turned them off on my car. However even with them off if the steering wheel position sensor throws a code the cruise control is down for the count. So you will ant to fix it.
This control module does not require coding to the car so replacement is easy. Not like a transmission module or other scary modules that require a hacker to log into Mercedes servers to activate the part.
Enjoy
You are wrong. I just did this "fix" yesterday and Harbor Freight sells a $10 ratchetting screw-driver set with lots of bits and one is the three inch longT-27 bit that along with a 1/4" ratchet is the ideal tool to loosen the two TORX screws that secure the air bag. Removing them is a nightmare without that bit or something like it. Also, you need something like a breaker bar to loosen the nut that secures the steering wheel. That sucker is on TIGHT.
harbor freight did have something that works perfect spent $6 on the socket works great got this job done in 1 hour...thanks for video
Harbor freight has these tools lmfao
Утупок какой-то. Замки на разъёмах пиропатронов не просто так немчура ставит. Потом удивляются, чего это подушка не сработала...
Utupok some. Locks on the connectors squibs not just nemchura puts. Then I wonder why it did not load cushion
My brother has an issue,he has a b150 ,from one month it's come up the esp light,he has to turn of the engine so the esp light disappears,because if he doesn't do it the car loose power and can't move,they told us that the problem in on the steering cable under the Volan.
Is there any way to ignore the esp?
How can this accident repair be carried out when, at the very beginning, I forgot to mark the center of the steering wheel position