How I fixed my tilt adjustment for steering wheel. Mecedes c230

[@johnh9200]

Fixed mine over the weekend. A couple of things, the space is tight, the actual part to repair is small I just used a cut off from a wire coathanger. It is possible for the "male" part to come out, it is on a hinge, so don't panic like I did thinking it's not the same, you just need to realign it back in, other wise it is pretty simple. Many thanks Mario !!! (Now to fix the Window slider which broke this morning).

[@1967250s]

Thanks a million for putting this up! I just fixed my Dads C240 with the same fix. A bit difficult to get under there to see, as I am 6'4" . Had to also fit a washer behind the clip I had to create. Works perfectly now.

[@dereksingh1387]

Super simple, took less than 10 minutes. Thank you for the video!

[@nathanatkins15t]

i really appreciate you showing the torx bit for almost a full minute!

[@notquiteaxl]

nathanatkins15t hahaaaaa!! It was killing me!! ...but definitely a helpful video.

[@tomragazzo5082]

Haha, I was about to say the same thing. Really needed to see this video, but yeah, 50 seconds of showing the bit, I was about ready to throw my phone against the wall after yelling at the screen "ok we get it" for nearly 40 seconds.

[@johnh9200]

To be fair he does apologize for the slow mo in the description. ...

[@Johnathan_Waters]

I think this video is perfect as-is. We ALL seem to have somehow been able to accomplish the task right?? Thank you for the video, it helped me out greatly, my first thought was "cotter pin" when I discovered what had happened on my 2003 C230 Sport Coupe, but wanted to see what other people had done first. Amazing! On a side note: pretty ridiculous how this mechanism is constructed isn't it?? It could have been made MUCH better than this. Shake my head.

[@andyr9654]

The key word you're using is "somehow", which tells me precisely you had to basically figure it out by yourself, what actually went wrong and how to fix it.

[@Johnathan_Waters]

@@andyr9654 I'm sorry, your point is?

[@Kingstowncity1]

Just did mine. It took me about 30 min cause I couldn’t find a R shape cotton pin to lock it in place. Thanks for the video fam 💪🏿💪🏿

[@krisw7625]

Thank you guys for all these comments! Extremely helpful. I had to fish around to find the post, get it in place, and then move the handle forward to engage the post in the little hole. Then I used a zip tie to lock it in place, but a cotterpin would be the easiest. But who has a cotterpin lying around? I used the light and selfie setting to get a lot of it done, but mostly just did all of it by feel. Just a huge thank you to ALL OF YOU!

[@soupisfree]

Alright let me clear up a few things, just did this to a 2003 C230. it a T20 and you remove the 3 screws he pointed to in order to mover the trim piece out of the way as shown. You don't need to remove it completely. once you move thatout of the way you're going to want to use a cell phone with the selfie veiw or a mirror and a light to see what your doing. I used a cell phone, set it to selfie mode and i had i light source. the the opposite end of the locking handle is where you want to put your mirror or cell phone, push and pull it and you should see something like in the video. to find the rod you might need to just feel around for it, thats what i did. Once you slide the rod back through the hole like in the video you can then put a clip through the center of the black rod near the end like in the video. i ended up modifying a coder pin for this. if you notice that the locking leaver under the wheel pops out of place just prett it in a bit harder and it should be fine.

[@cryptowinter3073]

Thank you this was a great video but you cleard the steps very well as I🤓 much needes

[@50x50mexicano]

So what broke

[@djronyboy]

Thank you very good video

[@issadiawara38]

I just got the same problem with my C240 4matic I think I need to see the Mecanic Thanks for the video it help a lot 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@platinumrose]

It worked! Tip: You've got to have an excellent sense of feel or wedge yourself under the steering column on your back with a light. Also move the lever up and down to make sure the placement is correct. There's also a metal cylinder that fits in there which has popped off. Star screwdriver size: T25

[@ashleyparks9737]

What does the metal cylinder look like an would that make the red warning light go off?

[@nestoravila5867]

Did you figure out what it looks like by any chance?

[@nestoravila5867]

Could you show me what you meant by the cylinder?

[@DavidValencia7]

I was able to lock my steering wheel but my red warning light is still on. Were you able to find a fix? Thanks.

[@madjohnw]

Good video, definitely an easy fix if you can stand on your head! In my case the plastic rod had completely slipped out, so it was a matter of finding it and sliding it back on the lock. I used a small screw to keep it from sliding off again, but anything that holds it in place will work.

[@specimene1593]

Great video I just fixed my c230 as an FYI check the plastic piece around the steering wheel for any loose or broken pieces that may have fallen. I was able to salvage a couple broken pieces

[@platinumrose]

Specimen E Me too.

[@derrickspruiell7677]

Platinum Rose having a hard time finding... I am a big guy... any suggestions

[@johanwelthagen1059]

I had same problem - when you lie on your back facing up with the panel off, look toward the steering wheel. move the adjuster around to find the piece you are looking for, the 'part' that goes through the middle is resting on the unremoved dash part if that makes sense. You have to lift it up and put it through the middle.

[@derrickspruiell7677]

I did find the slot but did not fix issue... I was able to put the cotter pin in tip...

[@platinumrose]

Did you place the ring as well?

[@juanrrobledo89]

Thanks for your video will help in getting our C230 fixed, we're having the same issue

[@johnschuldheisz7819]

If you have the original spring and plastic part, you can reinsert it back onto the metal rod then add a fastener in where the original one broke. Just slip the spring over the plastic part and place over the metal rod. You would then have all the features for the telescope steering column

[@johnh9200]

Does anyone else get pissed off that Mercedes have these sorts of things break, particularly on something as important as the Steering Column, that could have just been engineered properly using a 20c Cotter Pin. ??????

[@dadarf741]

It works!!! Thank you. Keep up the good work.

[@vijiediri790]

Thanks for your video it’s very helpful for me

[@jaycouto4253]

Nice sexy torx bit. Had goosebumps waching it for almost forever

[@kevinmccoy7705]

The selfie mode on my iPhone along with a small flashlight tucked into that area really helped with seeing where and what to do including getting the shaft back into the receiving hole. I broke the tip while trying to use a cotter pin so there was no hole anymore. Solution???? I used a grey wire nut, which threaded onto the remaining shaft cross-section PERFECTLY!!! Thank you Supah_Mario for the video (I just ran it at 1.75 speed) and the commenter @soupisfree regarding the selfie and light aspect!!!!

[@kevinmccoy7705]

Oh, and mine is a 2003 C240 Wagon.

[@FrancoisMcgill_1]

It worked! Perfectly! Thank you so much. Yes the music is annoying. Yes the close ups seem to last FOREVER. But it works. Helpful tips: 1. I used a key ring ...ring. (I didn't have one of those pins.) I did bend the start bit so it was easier to get on. 2. It really doesn't seem like there's a hole there, because much of it is a slot with no hole. 3. The centre bit had fallen out and down on mine. It was easy to locate and reinsert.

[@tonythomas9833]

Great fix, i used a zip tie and it worked perfectly since my pin was too thick.

[@edgarbalanzar5574]

How did u do that ? I need to fic mine and it doesn’t have the whole where the pin goes

[@tn5346]

This is great, sort of felt like floating in space

[@mbzdizon1]

Very helpful, Save me a lot of money, Thanks!

[@EricWmUpdate]

Turn down your volume and Forward to 5:29 if you're a technician and you don't need to stare at a Torx bit for almost an entire minute. Yes, I have zero patience.

[@hokebuck]

Thanks Bro did what you did pin and all working fine now it should pass inspection. 2004 C230 k

[@vicgalindo1]

Fixed mine. Thank you so much. But now I have the warning light on for steering wheel adjustment lock. Should I just unplug?

[@juanjohn1217]

Thanks for the video i bought a benze 1000 buks cheaper due to the tilt being broken and fixed it for 1 dollar !!!

[@50x50mexicano]

What did u used to fix it

[@pdchr]

Mine daughter's car (C230) had the exact same thing happen. Thanks for the help but the music is very annoying... then kinda funny... then annoying again. Did you make the music or something?

[@alfredough]

Very easy. I just ran a wood nail through the plastic piece and a zip tie. It'll never come out again.

[@WhatsOnTheTube]

worked for me too appreciate the video..

[@lackinroda]

thank you...great fix....the collar broke off I was able to trim it up slip it back on the gizmo used a retaining pin and "holy crap batman its works"...it locks in place too... solution is perfect i think Led Zeppelin may be a fix for your music...Cashmere will work.....thanks maynard...

[@ametykathy]

Thanks for vid! Works perfect!

[@ebenezerappiah7576]

IT WORKED FOR ME THANK YOU...🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@chapelheel5005]

My problem seems to be removing the black cover in the first place. I can do everything in the video, but I still have the black plastic flexible rod that runs from inside the car to the orange hood opening latch under the dash, and I do not see a way to disconnect it. In the video (2:40) he runs his hands around the hood opening latch, but he never does anything with it. You can see that after he removes the electrical connector, the black cover is still not completely off, but then the video skips to the actual tilt adjustment mechanism and doesn't show how he disconnected the hood latch rod. Since I can't feel the metal rod that goes through the mechanism (it's like the adjuster is just sliding in space, not connected to anything), I'm going to have to be able to see it to make it work. I have a 2006 C280. If anyone has a tip for disconnecting the hood latch rod so I can remove the black cover, I would appreciate it.

[@mitre0070]

Does it static now or you can ajdust?

[@luispeed8614]

thank you so much. i have a 6 speed c230 k an it was not fun to drive with the steering wheel going crazy .

[@derrickspruiell7677]

Tom Speed I'm having a time as well... can't really wedge by body trying to feel... any suggestions

[@specimene1593]

Hi Derrick you need to move the steering wheel all the way upward and move the drivers seat all the way back. You also need a flashlight and be careful with your back it's a tight fit but you can get it done.

[@A..42]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@dannymaes7180]

Just curious on how much a repair on this issue would usually cost? I tried the cotter pin it didn't work for me.

[@Thomaspoa]

You are a prince.

[@jblack8149]

The piece the cotter pin goes into broke. Now what?

[@ManuelSanchez-hz6ij]

By doing this, do I fix it temporarily? or after doing this I will be able to freely adjust the steering wheel to whatever height I would like it to be? Thanks.

[@pakautomobile6080]

Good information thanks

[@donaldpitt5774]

Is this video in slow motion? At first I thought I’d was a joke or a torx bit advertisement.

[@fredabma6500]

it was very helpfull thanks

[@pietmienie1566]

Excellent good catch

[@chelovd123]

Thank you for sharing, very helpful. Just curious, did it take you a month to do it? Because you show each step for a long time. Just kidding.

[@lupitasambrano]

what size was the hitch pin?

[@elstoner420]

does it work on a c240?

[@kirilnazarov5707]

Tanks sir. I do that today and this is working tanx man

[@kotodama56]

Thanks for the fix. A million times cheaper than what the Mercedes dealer had in mind! But can anyone tell me how to get rid of the red steering wheel lock warning screen? It won't seem to go off on its own.

[@nestoravila5867]

Did you ever figure out how to get rid of that red screen?

[@dannymaes7180]

Just curious on how much a repair on this issue would usually cost? I tried the cotter pin it didn't work for me.

[@DavidValencia7]

Did anyone figure out how to get rid of the red screen? Thanks!

[@shawn7307]

When I fixed this I also got the red warning on the instrument cluster. Did you find the fix for this yet?

[@Nikita5592011]

Where can you get this piece from

[@DavidValencia7]

Home depot sells them for less than a dollar.

[@robb15033]

I never saw the steering wheel pieces stop moving.? Im a little slow. So, the cotter pin is the single fix? Thanks anyone who can help

[@platinumrose]

Borr Magilicutty Yes! And the small metal cylinder that has popped off. Without that, the red warning dash message light won't go off.

[@nestoravila5867]

Could you show me this metal cylinder please??

[@monkeyrotary6979]

My dash light are dim as fudge sickles any one have an idea why?

[@davitdavit1433]

thanks for video..

[@ashraeelcooper3341]

useful topic.. crappie camera angles.. and yiu should tell us what your doing

[@KickAddiks]

thanks

[@DaylightGlass]

well my first ever car porn repair video -- thanks I guess :/

[@stankleczko1951]

wow, that crazy tekno music is very irritating U should have explained by voice each important step too much time spent on easy steps The most important item is the fix the clip pin why dont u say that??

[@Luey-E]

stan kleczko I couldn't watch it but it was kinda funny. You're right

[@VinceTomJones]

WHY WOULD YOU EVEN BOTHER TO MAKE THIS QUARTER FRAME VIDEO WITH RIDICULOUS MUSIC PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND AND NO VOICE OVER OF WHAT YOU ARE ACTUALLY DOING...

[@okcool5108]

👍💯💯

[@brianmilhous4475]

Music is irritating monotonous and unnecessary. Explanation should be recorded instead.

[@diycarsgunsandmore]

Upgrade your cluster :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3eak6KOo5mBhsU

[@jasonhitch660]

Still didn't help...

[@andyr9654]

Very bad without narrating, I have no clue what was wrong with it to begin with, sounds like a pin came out? The scenes are far too repetitive. Bad video.

[@MrToledo86]

Thank you Andy go suck a dick now