I just bought a 2001 E320. The high beams won't work when I move the stalk. Every thing else on the lever works. Any suggestions?

 

Have you checked the high beam fuse?

 

No, I haven't. They also don't work when I try to flash them.

 

3 and 5 in most models.Located in the fuse box behind the plastic flap on the side of the dash located next to the headlight switch.
Also get out your multimeter and check continuity of both high beam bulbs located in the small oval lamps with the city lamps..

keep us posted with your progress.Always start with the simple and progress towards the more difficult solutions(like r/r the stalk.

 

Sorry for the delay. I checked the fuses - they are okay. I have no inside garage, just a carport and it was 15 to 20 degrees below zero out for the last week. Not real inspired to spend much time outdoors. Will do the continuity check later today. By the way, after three weeks of driving this E320 and never before having been in a Mercedes as a driver or passenger - damn! I love this car.

 

are hooked
Stalk r/r is on benzworld.org w210 section if it comes down to a bad switch.

 

Well, the bulbs are okay. It must be the switch. Everything on the switch works except: 1) the high beam/low beam portion; 2) the flash for the high beams when pulled backwards; 3) when I put the wiper in position # 1, the wiping action is not intermittent, it's at a slow constant speed. Also, the high beam indicator light does not illuminate in the instrument cluster when the stalk is worked. I'm a little hesitant to mess around with the steering wheel - the air bag has me leery. What is a Service A? I have a couple of thousand miles to go before I have to worry about that, but I am curious.

 

you will just need to get it reset on a sds machine if enough drive cycles don't turn it off.Stalk repair on www.benzworld.org w210 diy section.
A service is a glorified oil change.
mobil 1 ow40 syn mb spec oil.Check belt and hoses,top up fluids ,change air filter.etc.All stuff you can do.Most diys are on www.benzworld.org w210 diy section and www.mercedesshop.com or ask here.Parts at www.autohausaz.com or I can get some for less than them.
Idea of what it entails,when done you reset your own service light.
No trip to the dealer needed
2001 Mercedes-Benz E320
Service "A" and "B"

Service "A' and "B"
From the 2001 E320 Owners Online Website:
A-Service — First visit at approximately 10,000 miles or 1 year, but determined by Flexible Service System; then every 20,000 miles or 2 years.
Services performed:
Interior
· Function check
· Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
· Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
· Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster

Wheels, brakes
· Check front brake pads for lining thickness
· Check tires for damage, condition
· Correct tire inflation pressure

Engine compartment
· Change engine oil and filter
· Fluid level checks of the following:
· Engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
· Windshield washer system
· Brake system
· Check and correct battery fluid level
· Check battery condition
· Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation

Trunk
· Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire
· Check battery condition

B-Service — First visit at approximately 20,000 miles or one year after previous service, but determined by Flexible Service System; then every 20,000 miles or 2 years.

Services performed:

Interior
· Function check
· Check warning and indicator lamps, illumination and interior lighting
· Check windshield wiper, windshield washer system, headlamp cleaning system
· Reset maintenance service counter in instrument cluster
· Replace dust filter (not applicable to SL-Class)
· Replace combination filter (SL-Class)
· Check parking brake (function test only)

Wheels, brakes
· Check condition/thickness of front and rear brake discs
· Check front and rear brake pads for lining thickness
· Check tires for damage and condition
· Measure tread depth, record in mm
· Correct tire inflation pressure

Underside of Vehicle
· Check for major components leakage
· Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
· Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber boots
· Check condition of mechanical steering components and rubber boots

Engine Compartment
· Check for major components leakage
· Check for chafe marks, line routing, damaged components
· Check and replenish all fluid levels
· Change engine oil and filter
· Check engine cooling system, antifreeze and corrosion protection
· Check brake system
· Check power steering
· Check Active Body Control
· Check windshield washer system
· Check and correct battery fluid level
· Check battery condition
· Check catch, safety catch and hinges on engine hood for proper operation
· Check condition of poly V-belt

Trunk
· Check battery condition
· Correct tire inflation pressure in spare tire

For even more information, go to the Service Overview Chart-

http://www.mbusa.com/owners/service/...nded/index.jsp
Standard Models
10,000 miles or 1 year3 A-Service
20,000 miles or 1 year from last service3 B-Service
30,000 miles or 1 year from last service3 A-Service
40,000 miles or 1 year from last service3 B-Service
50,000 miles or 1 year from last service3 A-Service
60,000 miles or 1 year from last service3 B-Service
70,000 miles or 1 year from last service3 A-Service
80,000 miles or 1 year from last service3 B-Service
90,000 miles or 1 year from last service3 A-Service
100,000 miles or 1 year from last service3 B-Service at 100k
spark plugs and o2 sensors.
Service intervals require use of 229.5-spec oil and high-performance fleece oil filter. Actual service intervals vary depending on your driving style and driving conditions. Maximum service intervals may be limited by time duration, depending on how you drive.
Enjoy the car