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02-02-2014, 09:53 PM

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w123 wipers come on with my low beam lights

Hi, my w123 wipers come on with my low beam lights, I have checked for fused wireing in the control stalk. I'm at a loss, can any one help?
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02-03-2014, 11:48 PM

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It seems that you have a short in your multi switch on the steering column. I would try to switch over a known good one to see what happens.

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02-04-2014, 10:17 AM

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Hello,

I recently saw this video from MS on youtube...it's on a W124, but it may help you to troubleshoot your problem.

Troubleshooting Dim Headlights and Other Strange Electrical Car Problems - YouTube

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02-04-2014, 11:19 AM

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Hi, my w123 wipers come on with my low beam lights, I have checked for fused wireing in the control stalk. I'm at a loss, can any one help?
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The multi function switch assembly is damaged, replace it and the issue should be gone.

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Hello,

I recently saw this video from MS on youtube...it's on a W124, but it may help you to troubleshoot your problem.

Troubleshooting Dim Headlights and Other Strange Electrical Car Problems - YouTube

My 92 did exactly the same thing, it was the ground under the headlight in my case.

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