My reverse lights stopped working on my W123. I already bought a new switch, so now its time to replace it. Is it a simple straight forward job, anything I should know? Thanks

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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I was under there yesterday when I was doing some other things. It does not look too bad.

Were you having intermittent starting problems too? Or just the reverse light thing?

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AJ

1985 300D (SOLD)

nope it starts fine but my reverse lights don't work everytime. If I slam it in R they will work but I just put it in R they won't.

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg

There's not much room under there, but it can be done on your back and no special tools are needed. A slight adjustment could fix the problem. If not - I don't remember if you can open the switch to clean the contacts - the new switch will solve the problem. You may have to adjust it a little after installation.

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Don't Chrome them; polish them

That's not a bad idea. Maybe blow some MAF cleaner through the switch? Or pull the plug, clean the contacts and re-seat.

Mine looks like it is riveted together.

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AJ

1985 300D (SOLD)