Re: [diesel_mercedes] 83 300SD Hazard Switch Removal and Repair Q's

 

Consider taking all of the switches out and cleaning them if you are removing the console cover. Lot of crud and grime get in those electrical parts. Lots of little springs and BB's can pop loose too, and are hard to find on the floor. Easy to do, just go slow. I used nail polish remover to clean with, but  other cleaners work too.

 

brian from la verne, ca

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From: CaitlinDean <tinymachine@gmail.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 6:21 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] 83 300SD Hazard Switch Removal and Repair Q's

 

So, I'm aiming to take out my hazard switch and give it a good cleaning since I think that may be the source of these 2 symptoms:

1) turn signals light up - on dash cluster and at the exterior bulbs - but they don't blink (in either place)

2) hazard lights up all the turn signal bulbs, but they don't "flash"/blink

PO was supposed to deliver a "new" hazard switch, haven't heard from her in a month. I know they're cheap, but my budget is pretty darn tight right now, so I'd rather save my $ for things like a new voltage regulator ;) IF I can fix the problem with no money. Worth a shot.

I removed the ashtray + coin tray
(I also removed the panel around my shifter and gave that and all switches a good cleaning!)

...and then I got stuck at the radio. I don't want to pay money for removal keys if I don't have to...I have an aftermarket Alpine head unit in there...any tips for free removal? Or can I get the upper switch panel out without removing the radio?

Thanks,
Caitlin
Santa Fe

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