SL/R129: Signal switch
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Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Linn County MO
SL500
Signal switch
My 1999 SL500's signal switch is not shutting off after turning a corner both right and left. Do I need a new signal/wiper switch or is there another idea?
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From: Linn County MO
SL500
No and I don't know what a SAM or a stalk is other than deer hunting and Sam hill! What I do know is that the whole insides move up and down a bit like something is worn inside......both the turn signal and cruise control.
Last edited by rscruggs2; Jul 20, 2017 at 03:22 PM.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
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From: Linn County MO
SL500
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Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Linn County MO
SL500
If you are a DYI person I've seen threads here on doing the drill routine but I just wasn't comfortable drilling a hole when I don't know whats behind it."
This looks cheaper than buying a new switch!
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Joined: Jun 2017
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From: Austin, TX
1997 SL600, 2017 AMG GTS
I found an old thread on the subject which read "I was told the cause of the non cancel issue was the boot or surround over the column was loose, which in fact it was. My independent drilled a small hole in the bottom of the column and repositioned the boot and tightened everything up. Seems to have solved the fast directional as well as the cancel issue.
If you are a DYI person I've seen threads here on doing the drill routine but I just wasn't comfortable drilling a hole when I don't know whats behind it."
This looks cheaper than buying a new switch!
If you are a DYI person I've seen threads here on doing the drill routine but I just wasn't comfortable drilling a hole when I don't know whats behind it."
This looks cheaper than buying a new switch!
If you over-adjust, your steering wheel will squeak.
Frank
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From: Seattle
2002 G500, 1961 190b, 2001 SL500 Sport
I have replaced the switch in a C class. It's doable but not fun. You'll need to have the airbag code reset after you disconnect them in the steering wheel. There was a YouTube video for the C class and owning both cars, I'd bet you could use that to figure out the SL
