Ok, is removing the steering wheel as easy as removing the ceneter bolt and pulling it out??
Also how do I gain access to change the combo switch (wipers, turn signals)?
this is on the 83 300sd (W126)
thanks

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83 300SD Dark Silver Dark brown inside

Yes, the wheel comes off after you remove the center bolt. Not sure about the combo switch.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

Once you get the steering wheel off getting at the combo switch is pretty easy. Be careful removing the hex bolt that holds it on. It should be on very tight. May help to heat it up before trying to turn it off. If using a wrench be sure to keep it straight. - th

Remember to score (mark) the position of the wheel, only one I had off was a 96 which had a factory mark and was fine.
ron

--my turn signals have not "self cancelled" for, lets just say "awhile.."

My old Fords used a plastic "cancel cam" that broke over time.. Riding a motorcycle, I was "okay" with just turning the signals off myself.

That said.. Today, I can't use my RIGHT turn signal... The switch won't go "up.." That said-- all the other "switches" work.. -->dimmer, left signal, wipers/washers.. So I'm assuming the cancel cam has just "fallen" into a "bad place..."

Again, thinking back to my "blue oval" days, these were a separately replaceable $2 part.. Any chance of Ma Benz doing this?? If so, has anyone done one?? Is it worth the time, or should I start looking for a replacement stalk??

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Agnes (the Limo) '84 300SD
Pearl (the Taxi) '81 240D (preparing for the 'afterlife')
Bridgette (baby girl) '82 VW Pickup-- currently getting readied for her rebuilt (overbored) engine.
1 VW 1.6 NA diesel **not installed in vehicle**
Gidget (the bimbo) '87 VW Cabriolet-- the diesel engine it above is eventually going there!

and a BMW Motorcycle. (1998 R1200C)

Did I mention I'm of German Heritage??

You don't have to remove the steering wheel to change the combo switch. Just pull the rubber boot away and there are two screws that hold it all in.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

well, THAT answers ONE question.. (schweeeet)..

AJ RN

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Agnes (the Limo) '84 300SD
Pearl (the Taxi) '81 240D (preparing for the 'afterlife')
Bridgette (baby girl) '82 VW Pickup-- currently getting readied for her rebuilt (overbored) engine.
1 VW 1.6 NA diesel **not installed in vehicle**
Gidget (the bimbo) '87 VW Cabriolet-- the diesel engine it above is eventually going there!

and a BMW Motorcycle. (1998 R1200C)

Did I mention I'm of German Heritage??

Are the wires for the combo switch connected with a plug somewhere, or are they all soldered on?

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

Actually-- I applied uh, FIRM steady pressure on it, and it's working again.. Probably won't deleve into that, as I'd rather get a radio back in it, and the A/C ready to be charged..

I'm not seeing the rubber boot that was discussed... Are you talking a 123, or 126?? I've got a 300SD (126) in this case..

Interstingly, I'm about to part my 240D-- I'm grabbing the switch out of there to be my replacement, should they fit up..

Aj

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Agnes (the Limo) '84 300SD
Pearl (the Taxi) '81 240D (preparing for the 'afterlife')
Bridgette (baby girl) '82 VW Pickup-- currently getting readied for her rebuilt (overbored) engine.
1 VW 1.6 NA diesel **not installed in vehicle**
Gidget (the bimbo) '87 VW Cabriolet-- the diesel engine it above is eventually going there!

and a BMW Motorcycle. (1998 R1200C)

Did I mention I'm of German Heritage??