C-Class W202 Manual Gear knob replacement?

[Cw-kid]

Hello

I am wanting to replace the manual gear knob / shifter in my car as its looking tatty and worn.

However the gear knob / shifter and the leather gaiter are all one thing and attached together.

Been looking on eBay for a replacement, ideally with the Esprit text and gear select numbers, but haven't seen anything similar.

Any tips on the best way to proceed? Any after market ones that would fit?

Thanks

 

[Cw-kid]

Maybe something like this might be an option.

"A BRAND NEW GENUINE LEATHER GEAR GAITER WITH LEATHER GEAR KNOB COVER"

Anyone used / fitted one of these?

Many thanks

 

[martyz]

That would just look wrong,get one from a breaker.

 

[Cw-kid]

That would just look wrong,get one from a breaker.

Think you maybe right! Will keep an eye out for a second hand replacement.

 

[spoton]

gearknob

yes theyre a bit of an odd arrangement as the leather is bonded to the actual knob, the new gaiters may work but it could be a bit fiddly gluing them on to look neat

As used parts theyre not 10 a penny in good condition Luckily I found a very good one in a local breakers , most of the cars were autos but theyre common to both C and E Class try somewhere like Dronsfields who break a lot, make sure you specify the right colour aswell

Another option is to bond a knob of your choice to the stick then adapt a normal gaiter to fit

 

[Cw-kid]

Looking on eBay.de and using this search term:

w202 schaltknauf

Automatic = Automatikgetriebe
Manual = Schaltgetriebe or Schaltmodelle

Brings up some more options.

I quite like these aftermarket Carbon Fibre / Effect knobs here and here, where you can insert your existing Merc emblem.

 

[Cw-kid]

There are also reproduction items like these, they look OK-ish but are not real leather.

 

[stwat]

Original ones from the dealer are only around £30.

 

[Cw-kid]

Original ones from the dealer are only around £30.

Really? Thought they'd be a lot more than that, I will call them in that case then and get a price.

Need a new steering wheel as well as the leather is all ripped at the top, doubt they are cheap though, probably a scrap yard job.

Cheers

 

[stwat]

There are a number of different part numbersw so you will have to use your VIN to get the correct one for your car, | C 180 | | Çàï÷àñòè äëÿ Mercedes | Êàòàëîã çàï÷àñòåé Ìåðñåäåñ, ïîäáîð àâòîçàï÷àñòåé äëÿ Mercedes ïî àâòîêàòàëîãó.

But using the first Espri part number @ inchcape brings up this price ANDLE - E Class 1985 - 1994 E250D - Mercedes-Benz Parts, Inchcape

I always recommend trying the dealers first before spending elsewhere.

Edit,, Ignore the E-Class 1985 - 1994 E250D part. That always shows for some reason no matter what car the parts are for.

 

[Cw-kid]

Hi

Can anyone please double check this part number for me? A2022670211/9C05

I called my local dealer that is the part number I was given for a replacement leather gear knob / gaiter and the price is 148+VAT which is too high for me. If it was 30 or 40 quid I would have bought one.

Also they wanted another 13 quid for the emblem if you needed one.

Cheers