Ladies &/or Gents:

On my 96 C280 my high/low beam flash (push towards me) does not work but if I want to change to high beams by pushing towards the front the left hand side lever works fine.

Is it a problem at the steering wheel or a fuse/relay problem.

Sorry to ask such a simple question but my manual is on its way.

In advance thank you.

It's a common problem. My C280 is the same way. The constant ON will work, but high beam flashes will not. The combination switch/stalk is faulty. I believe repair is in excess of $500. I just live with mine!

Good luck.

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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)

OUCCCHHHHH!!!! $$$$500.00

Even though I am kindda or "obsessive/compulsive' when it comes to my car I will pass.

Thanks for your comments.

Happy New Year!!

I know, me too. I'm the same way- just living with it!

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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)

Hey guys, the feature in question is what's known as the "optical horn"! How funny is that.

Hi!

Is it really that expensive to fix?

Isn't this the part?

put in this in Fastlane's search by part number dialog box
P3010-76864

That is fastlane's product# for the combination switch...

it shows $140... that is not too bad..

Good luck.

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2008 BMW 335i Coupe

Holson, that may be true. However, I know that it's more labor than one thinks... if I recall correctly, the whole steering wheel must be removed, in addition to the steering column.

I may be off, but I do know it's somewhat pricey.

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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)