W124 Question for those in South re: steering wheel
 

Question really for anyone in hot climate. 2 of my W124s including present one have had steering wheel cover break free/slip from frame such that it can "twist" (similar motion to a motorcycle accelerator). Maybe prior owners had a lot of stress in their lives or maybe the adhesive fails in the heat ??

Has any body had any luck with a fix?? (injection of epoxy somehow?) (Never had a problem with W123 cars.)

Also, similar problem with door map holder covering coming loose/pulling back at top-inside part. Any fixes from anyone on this?

All help appreciated.

The steering wheels on both our W124s are in excellent shape so I wouldn't blame the heat. I figure that previous owners drove with a death grip on the wheel.

You may try contact cement for the door pocket. I personally have not had any luck repairing these. There is too little material to work with it seems.

Have the same problem with my steering wheel on my '89 300E. I'm in NC so maybe the previous owner from Raliegh had a death-grip. Can't believe the haet would do it as it's rarely ovber 95 in the summer.

Would love to know of a fix as the cover is similar to a mtorcycle accelerator at the 2 and 10 o'clock positions.

Help!:(

No problems with my car!
 

Greetings from the sunshine state!:cool:

I had same problems on my 89 300E(sold). Probably, it's the materials used for that year. It's softer feel.

My 89 300e has both conditions, or I should say had. Haven't fixed the steering wheel yet cause it doesn't bother me. I had material sag in the map pockets, the reveal moulding at the a pillars and the roof panels at the rear windshield. 3M makes a professional grade automotive contact adhesive that is designed for this and works great. It's a spray but I applied it with a popsicle stick. Don't get any on the face of the vinyl though!! It also works great on underhood pads.