w202 highbeam flash switch not working, highbeams do work

[hk20000]

hi,

I can't search a W202 specific answer: My highbeams work when I push the stalk forward but does not when I pull the stalk..... is it surely a defective stalk or is there some weird benz relay things that I should look into before taking my steering wheel apart and replacing it?

thanks.

[whunter]

Searched all of your posts to find this C220 W202

Chassis 202.022
Engine M111.961 I4-dohc
Model C220
Years 94-97

My best guess is a bad switch.


PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES
Vehicle 1995 Mercedes Benz C 220
Part: Combination Switch
Note: Turn Signal
P3010-76864 Combination Switch Vemo IN STOCK




Have a great day.

[Kestas]

I too lost high beams for a while. This is a known problem to many. I got mine to work again by vigorously exercising the stalk.

[hk20000]

I'll try the vigorously excercising first, and try the part later. thanks!

[Kestas]

I exercised it by standing outside the car and vigorously slapped the stalk back and forth. I figured there was little loss if I broke it. The fix is still good a year later.

[Will_w202]

Wouldn't that be considered spousal abuse?

Sorry, too much coffee. Like whunter, my first guess was a relay or switch.

[hk20000]

actually related to this problem my cruise control stalk is also responsive only when it wants to.....

Do the 2 stalk share common connection somewhere??