I,Zombie

Does anyone know how to remove the combination switch (wipers/ turn signal)? Mine will spin all the way around if I am not careful so I know that I need to fix it before I really mess things up. I have tried searching this forum and Google but to no avail! It looks like you remove the end cap and go from there, but I don't want to break anything.

DougandhisC280

I don't know how to change it but I will sell you a perfect one for $50 including shipping if you need one.

scorchie

What year? It depends if you have ESP (and therefore a steering angle sensor).

In either case, it's pretty easy. Have steering wheel pointing straight. Make sure key is removed and put away. Remove the airbag. Remove the steering wheel. If you have a steering angle sensor, remove it by loosening the two screws through the holes (not removing them). Then you can see the screws that hold the combination and cruise control levers in.


p.s. thanks for using a useful subject line!

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I,Zombie

Thank you very much, Scorchie. (It is a 99 C230K) I am trying to prevent it from twisting past the normal point of resistance when you use the windshield wipers. Right now, when I attempt to activate the windsheild wipers it will simply twist around. I would have to hold it with one hand and turn with the other...and living in Portland, one really needs windsheild wipers...

Anyway do I need to remove the whole assembly or is there a way to access this part from the end of the switch? It feels like the cap on the end may just be snapped in place and I could access from that direction?

Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

scorchie

I don't really know about repairing the part... it comes as a complete unit. Sorry I can't help you there.

The whole thing goes for about $80 brand new, so Doug's price is good, although I've bought them on eBay for under $20. We use a 2000+ W208/W210 version for pre-2000 cars (and 2000 W202) to upgrade them to multifunction steering wheels.

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I,Zombie

Ok, I am going show that I am a cherry now...you are upgrading the steering wheels? What does that do?

DougandhisC280

Here's an ebay link for a combination switch for a 96 S Class. It is currently $37 including shipping. The part number is different than the C Class though. The cheapest one I can find online is $120 so Scorchie is finding a really good deal somewhere. Mine is off my 1994 C280. I thought it was broke but it was actually the wiper relay in the fuse box.

scorchie

I don't think that S-class one fits properly... but not sure.

Here's the last one I got for $20:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7922082056

They are listed at thepartsbin.com for $80.

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scorchie

Here's a link to a picture of my C43 with a multifunctional steering wheel (buttons to operate stereo, other functions, etc.), a multifunctional instrument cluster with display, and COMAND upgrade. The airbag is a CLK55/E55 leather AMG airbag. The steering wheel is a CLK430-type (preferred it as it is more padded than a CLK55 wheel). I had a new combination switch for the multifunction part, and a new cruise control switch which has an integrated voice control switch (the lever was not yet installed in that picture). The car also had full GSM phone kit and MP3 jukebox installed...

http://groups.msn.com/mbenznl/instal...o&PhotoID=2031

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DougandhisC280

The partsbin has it listed for $124

scorchie

Has it occurred to you he is looking for a part to fit his car and not yours?

http://oem.thepartsbin.com/parts/the...ination+Switch

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DougandhisC280

no

scorchie

I suspected!

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I,Zombie

I am sorry, I can't see the link.

scorchie

I wasn't sure which link you meant, but I fixed mine.

Here's another, the TV tuner in my W202.

http://groups.msn.com/mbenznl/instal...o&PhotoID=2039

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