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Originally Posted by bwheitman
Ken,
When you changed out to a 99 Wheel did you have to replace the airbag computer? Reason I ask is someone tried to steal my airbags, tore up my steering wheel. I can't find another wheel for it because the 96-98 wheels are not very common. I found a 99 wheel, but the dealer recommends against it since they are unsure of the SRS connection with the newer bag. Of course a new wheel at the dealer with my MBCA discount is $865 and I can't go for that. Let me know about your experience with your SRS system. Thanks,
Brian
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Brian,
Sorry to hear of your misadventure. My local MB shop replaced my wheel, but made no mention of any complications. They're sticklers for protocol so it will have been done properly.
As far as I gather, it clicked in without much problem, so I guess the SRS side of things is correctly connected for the model years involved.
Hope that helps!
Ken Silver
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~1993 SL500, glistening triple black, xenons, AMG facelift to 2002 style.
~1999 SLK 230 Kompressor, silver/black leather, CD, immaculate