W126 G1/W123 steering wheel in W126 G2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

JHZR2 · #1 10-02-2018, 02:43 PM

I’ll make no assumption that the airbags work on my 91 350SD. I personally like the look and feel of the steering wheels in my w123 cars, which I assume are the same size and materials as in the G1 W126.

In the long run I’d be considering removing the PS airbag to put back in a glovebox (if there are two things I don’t like about my SD, it’s the lack of a glove box and the lack of an antenna control), and ditto for the steering wheel.

Is this doable/has anyone done it??

Diseasel300 · #2 10-02-2018, 06:09 PM

The wheel will fit with no issue mechanically. You will have to transfer the slip ring assembly from the SD's wheel to the W123 wheel and put a dummy resistor across the airbag terminals to keep the SRS system happy.

ROLLGUY · #3 10-02-2018, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JHZR2

I’ll make no assumption that the airbags work on my 91 350SD. I personally like the look and feel of the steering wheels in my w123 cars, which I assume are the same size and materials as in the G1 W126.

In the long run I’d be considering removing the PS airbag to put back in a glovebox (if there are two things I don’t like about my SD, it’s the lack of a glove box and the lack of an antenna control), and ditto for the steering wheel.

Is this doable/has anyone done it??

Not that anyone plans to experience a collision that requires the deployment of an airbag, but I for one am glad that the two collisions I was involved in were in cars equipped with airbags. The first was a 2001 PT Cruiser, and I am sure I would have been severely injured had the car NOT had airbags. The second was in my 350SDL. Again, I can imagine that I would have needed an ambulance (or coroners van) ride, had the airbags not deployed. The seat belt tensioners are also part of the SRS, and play a big part in the safety of the occupants. I would strongly advise NOT removing/disabling any part of the SRS. It is a valuable part of the many safety features built into these cars......Rich

JHZR2 · #4 10-04-2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

Not that anyone plans to experience a collision that requires the deployment of an airbag, but I for one am glad that the two collisions I was involved in were in cars equipped with airbags. The first was a 2001 PT Cruiser, and I am sure I would have been severely injured had the car NOT had airbags. The second was in my 350SDL. Again, I can imagine that I would have needed an ambulance (or coroners van) ride, had the airbags not deployed. The seat belt tensioners are also part of the SRS, and play a big part in the safety of the occupants. I would strongly advise NOT removing/disabling any part of the SRS. It is a valuable part of the many safety features built into these cars......Rich

Dont deny the value of seat belt tensioners.

My car has a sticker that recommended airbag changeout in 2000. I assume it wasnt done. I have a working SRS light, but it doesnt come on - no faults. But Id also not count on the airbags working in a collision.