Steering Wheel replaced, horn blows....

[Mercedespartsjeff]

Hi All,

I bought a new steering wheel from MB for my 65 230SL. Switched it out with the old one and the horn blows every time I try to tighten down the center nut. I found that the rubber ring on the back of the new one was a bit elongated and there was a broken piece that was supposed to hold it in place. I exchanged it for another new one, nothing broken on this one, but the horn still blows when I tighten it down. Put the old wheel on and no horn. The wheels (old and new) look identical. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Jeff

[Mercedespartsjeff]

Fixed the problem, apparently the new steering wheels have a shorter shank on the splined area, making the horn make contact. So I just used a few washers the same size as the shank in order to get it up off of the horn contact. Problem solved. And all by myself!

Jeff

[ja17]

Good information Jeff!  That is a new one on me.