slammer111

^ Part number 000-545-23-10. Good luck.

tommy

That was almost $30 cheaper at trademotion.

Taiwanese

THANK YOU!!!

I did this today. It took 1 hour and I took my time doing it.

I want to add some notes:
In step 1-1, please make sure you get a T-30 bit that has longer shaft because the hole is recessed. The image below is similar to what I have and it's not long enough. photo courtesy of diytools.co.uk


Something like below with extension will reach into the hole. photo courtesy of salestores.com


Just take your time do it slowly and common sense, it will be OK.

slammer111

^ You're welcome, thanks for teaching me how to change the oil on my M271.

Taiwanese

tommy

Anyone have the part # for the same style stalk for the cruise control?? I need to order one, and don't want to get the more square version that I already have in my car now.

dead_eye

Thanks for making this! My turn signal stalk just broke. It won't stay in the left signal position.

dead_eye

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Colum...#ht_2235wt_939

This part looks like the old style switch as they say it will only fit in 01 and 02. Have you tried putting in the new stalk in your car?

I'll buy your old one if it fits.

tommy

No, haven't gotten it installed yet. I'm waiting on my redone Brabus steering wheel to get sent back to me (and may never get it - AGLA is not returning calls, so the business may be going under), so I'm waiting on that. As well as the cruise stalk too, I have to get the new one.

But I'm having a similar problem as you - the stalk is sticking, so I wouldn't recommend installing my stalk in your car, since it would probably wouldn't stay working too long.

By the way, I bought my replacement cluster from that seller. I'd recommend them if you ever do go on ebay to buy parts.

Edit: There's a 2006 CLK350 one on ebay now for sale; it's $120. If it were cheaper, I'd buy it on the risk of it not fittting.

TruTaing

awesome DIY! Subscribed for future reference!

danev6972

Do you remember w/c shaft has the brass spacer?

I have a used directional/cruise assembly that came with the steering wheel shaft that I purchased...while I was disassembling it the brass spacer came off before I knew its mounted location. I still do have the spacer.

Just to making sure where the brass spacer belongs before disassembling my car. Thanks.

Taiwanese

There are 3 screws that holds the turn signal stalk onto the plastic housing. The brass washer was on one of the screw location. There is a space for it so you can't put it to the other 2 screw holes.

I hope this is the answer you need.

slammer111

The spacer is on the BOTTOM screw iirc.

rennwerkes

Slammer111, great write up.
One question, did you disconnect the battery or just made sure the key was NOT in the ignition?
Thanks!

slammer111

No need to disconnect the battery. Having the key out of the car is good enough.

rennwerkes

Thanks!

ontmiss

See att: very important before you start of doing anything or you could end up with buying new turn signal switch end even more.

@Slammer111, can you add this picture to you firs post?

Benznewb

Do you have to worry about coding issues when you reconnect everything?

Taiwanese

I had no problem at all when I did mine.

slammer111

Where did you find that label?

I mentioned in my DIY that the wheel must be centred. The reason is because the cable attached to the sensor must be placed such that it can rotate with the full range of motion of the steering wheel. There is a cable coiled inside and the # of coils must not be altered. Imagine you took off the steering wheel, gave the sensor a 360deg whirl (ie adding or subtracting a coil), then put everything back together and tried to turn the wheel.. *snap*

Also, it makes sense not to bend any terminal pins. I'd imagine anyone who isn't an idiot will know better.

Nope, no computer needed.

ontmiss

The label comes in a box with new turn signal switch.
I know you mentioned that the wheel must be centred. This is not about centering wheel. For removing air bag you have to remove 2 torx screws. Right one is easy but to get excess to the left one you have to put turn signal handle up (right turn signal). If you forget to put it back to “0” position right after you remove torx then there is big chance to damage self-cancellation pin. I learned that hard way.

slammer111

^ Damn that's news to me. I guess I got lucky, and so did my friend. Thanks for the heads up!

rennwerkes

Just did my turn signal switch using Slammer111's instructions.
Thanks a bunch. The instructions helped keep the job to under 2 hours.
What I found on my 03 CLK is that the two electrical connectors to the air bag have safety clips that are the same color as the connector. But the same applies. Just pull out the safety plug and then the switch pretty much pops out.
Changing the turn signal proved to be a bit more involved. You've got to really take your time and not get frustrated. There are a bunch of plastic "rails" that must be carefully aligned before the assembly will slide back in. The T30 torx screw that you unscrew from the bottom of the steering column must be also angled into the switch assembly or you'll have to disassemble everything again. Ask me how I know this!
One other thing, having a T10 screwdriver is useful when you're disassembling the switch. The thin shaft helps access to the screws.
Main thing is that my wife is happy!

Benznewb

Thanks. Saved me the hassle. Still trying to find OBDII software for my car. Have the operating system and cables, but just need the software.

slammer111

You're welcome.

So what happens if you don't angle the steering column T30 screw? Now you've got me paranoid if I did this part correctly?