Combo switch replace - no wheel sensor lock pin?
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2003 C320
Combo switch replace - no wheel sensor lock pin?
I just ordered in a genuine Mercedes combination switch (mine I have to hold to blinker left) and reading the instructions and videos the steering wheel position sensor is suppose to be locked with a pin tool provided with the combo switch
mine didnt come come with the lock tool and when I contacted the Mercedes parts source I ordered from they said it can be done without that piece
i am just very Leary if doing the repair and my steering wheel position sensor needing to be fixed after the repair because I don't have that plastic lock tool
can this be be done without that lock tool?
mine didnt come come with the lock tool and when I contacted the Mercedes parts source I ordered from they said it can be done without that piece
i am just very Leary if doing the repair and my steering wheel position sensor needing to be fixed after the repair because I don't have that plastic lock tool
can this be be done without that lock tool?
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Probably.
I did this on a W164, but currently the only doc I have printed out from the service DVD
is removing the steering wheel.
Investing in the service DVD is always worthwhile.
When and if I have time, I'll check the DVD.
I did this on a W164, but currently the only doc I have printed out from the service DVD
is removing the steering wheel.
Investing in the service DVD is always worthwhile.
When and if I have time, I'll check the DVD.
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See line item 10
http://benzbits.com/w203/SteeringColumn.pdf
for the number of the doc you need.
Did a search came up with the following...
http://ww2.justanswer.co.uk/uploads/...r_position.pdf
209 and 203 are essentially the same car.
http://benzbits.com/w209/steeringanglesensor.pdf
http://benzbits.com/w203/SteeringColumn.pdf
for the number of the doc you need.
Did a search came up with the following...
http://ww2.justanswer.co.uk/uploads/...r_position.pdf
209 and 203 are essentially the same car.
http://benzbits.com/w209/steeringanglesensor.pdf
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Not sure about what this lock pin everyone keeps talking about. Never had possession of one of these ever and I've probably had the steering column apart a half dozen times over the years. Just centre the steering wheel when doing the work and be very careful not to change the steering angle by accident.
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Finally was able to get time to replace it out this morning.
And you can use just anything to put in the hole to stop the angle sensor from rotating (I used a pencil). It really is just to keep the two pieces from rotating
Other than that went very smoothly
disconnected the battery and no srs errors
one point of caution for others doing it. When assembling the combo switch to the plastic trim. Be careful of the wires. The mounting guide easily catches on the wires and you have a change of breaking the wires during assembly
And you can use just anything to put in the hole to stop the angle sensor from rotating (I used a pencil). It really is just to keep the two pieces from rotating
Other than that went very smoothly
disconnected the battery and no srs errors
one point of caution for others doing it. When assembling the combo switch to the plastic trim. Be careful of the wires. The mounting guide easily catches on the wires and you have a change of breaking the wires during assembly
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Everyone,
Thank you very much for taking the time to reply to my post and even to include pictures. It saved me a lot of time. I will now order my Christmas present to myself, a new combo switch. Hopefully for the New Year, I will not have to pull over to the side of the highway to pour washer fluid on my windshield to remove salt brine. I live in Northeast Pennsylvania. Again, thank you very much for sharing your information.
Happy Holidays
Thank you very much for taking the time to reply to my post and even to include pictures. It saved me a lot of time. I will now order my Christmas present to myself, a new combo switch. Hopefully for the New Year, I will not have to pull over to the side of the highway to pour washer fluid on my windshield to remove salt brine. I live in Northeast Pennsylvania. Again, thank you very much for sharing your information.
Happy Holidays
