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Originally Posted by Maxbumpo
I think they are not related, and you simply have a flaky stalk which needs to be cleaned. I've successfully cleaned them and restored full functionality on one 123 car and one 124 car.
IIRC, on your 123 car, the end cap of the stalk can be pried off with a small screwdriver. Be careful about marring the plastic. When I did it, I removed the stalk from the car, which is a bit of a hassle but not too bad. I tied a string to the connector before I pulled the stalk wiring harness out of the dash, so I could use the string to pull it back into position. The stalk has a number of small parts inside, but you can take it apart and clean all the contacts (De-Ox-It is a great cleaner) and I'll bet that stops your malfunction.
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I likewise doubt that the two are related but I cannot state that with certitude.
I had never heard of De-Ox-It but it looks good. A similar product that I have used with excellent results is Wurth's Contact Cleaner OL: "Formulated for improved cleaning and moisture displacement, Contact Cleaner OL is an electronic cleaner which will remove dirt, moisture, dust, flux and oxides from the internal components and contacts of electronic devices which include radios, compact disc players, DVD players and computer circuit boards. Leaves an anti-oxidation film behind."
Maxbumpo: Thanks for the helpful stalk servicing write-up.