R129 strong plastic burning smell

[corradlo]

Gents, wonder if you can help, i have an r129 sl 320 98 model, after ive have had the aircon on for around 10min, i get a really strong plastic burning smell coming form the drivers side air vent!?

everything still works correctly and ive had a look underneath to see if its plastic bag or something... cant see anything like that.

any ideas?

also cant find a momo steering wheel boss for this car, does anybody know if the boss from an early 129 or maybe w210 e class fit?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Dieselman]

The smell could be the AC control panel or wiring overloaded, needs checking out before there is a fire.

 

[Will]

Regarding the steering wheel boss, I would think that most of the 80/90s MB fitment ones would bolt up ok, but being that your car is a '98 R129 it will have an airbag (and need one fitted), so you might have an issue with MOTs/insurance etc.

If you want a new steering wheel, why not look at some of the more special standard fitment types - eg Brabus/AMG etc?