96 C220 Combination Switch
 

Has anyone over tried removing/fixing the combination switch at the steering column? My Haynes manual says that the steering wheel/airbag unit has to be removed first. Too much work.

Only reason I want to remove it is to try to check why the headlight would not flash when I pull the switch. I'm guessing that the contact in the combo sw is dirty and needs to be cleaned.

I'll just revive this thread.... does anyone have a similar problem - no passing light? If so, what did you find to be the problem?

I have not. Does it work when you push the switch forward?

Yes, the hi and low beam work. Its just the paasing light (when you pull the lever towards you) that does not work.

Just replace it with a new one, they are junky pieces from the get go, and I've never had one one that could be cleaned and repaired.

I have been wanting to open it up but when I read that I have to remove the air bag to get to it, I kinda chickened out. Its probably not as difficult as it sounds.