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First Hiccup on The Excelsior: Turn Signals 1995 E320 Wagon
Today the turn signal controls were unresponsive, as well as the slowest setting of the windshield wiper. Everything else on the multi-switch worked properly, but the hazard switch was unresponsive as well. Everything came back once, and was working perfectly until the next time I drove the car.
I already changed the fuse, and am curious if people think the multi-switch is the issue or the relay controlling it. It seemed like a slam dunk for the multi-switch until I noticed the hazard switch not working either. Could a failed multi-switch cancel out hazards? Where is the relay controlling all of this located, by the way? I'm still getting acclimated to the new chassis.
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I'd have to look it up, but I think the convenience module (long relay in the center, back half of the fusebox) controls that and the rear defog. I had to replace mine ('94) as my rear-defog was not working properly.
If that's it, I'm looking at the sucker, 201 821 00 47 The 201/124/126 used them, easy to find a replacement, I had one sitting around gathering dust.
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I had a similar problem not long ago. I pulled the multi-function relay out-it's under the cover to the rear of the fuse box-and placed it in the freezer. After getting it cold the functions controlled by the relay again worked, until the rely warmed up. I replaced the relay and haven't had any problems with it's functions since.
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How does putting it in the freezer spring new life?
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combination relay
Right where the others said! I had identical problems! Turned out to be the relay. Got it for about $60 online and everything was fine after replacement!
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Where did you get this $60.00 replacement?
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Are the turn signals the only thing not working?
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Electronics typically quit working when they get too hot. Freezing the relay gets it back to a temperature where it will work again-until it heats up and quits again. It's not a fix, the relay is still defective, it's a diagnostic tool.
I'm not gonna take a photo tonight, it's 35 deg and raining. To the rear of the fuse box is a cover held down by 4 screws. Take out the screws and lift the cover, the relay is marked "mult-function" IIRC. |
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No... My first post lists that the hazard switch and slowest setting of the windshield wiper don't work as well.
Its freezing outside, so perhaps if it works when I start it in the morning???
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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k 1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k 1980 240D Stick China 188k 2001 CLK55 AMG 101k 2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!! |
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It might-mine worked when cool- for a minute or 2.
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Its 28 degrees currently, and after sitting outside overnight, the signals and windshield wipers are working properly... I guess that means its the relay. Thanks everybody.
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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k 1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k 1980 240D Stick China 188k 2001 CLK55 AMG 101k 2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!! |
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Combination Relay
Here is the one for your 1995 E320!
' http://www.***************/search/product.aspx?sid=xcqozeu4t5boh055pjh1kj55&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1195578@E320&year=1995&cid=18@Electrical%20%26%20Vacuum&gid=3608@Multi-Purpose%20Relay/Combination%20Relay ' Good luck! |
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